What ingredients do I need for ABC?

To make ABC, you need: 1/3 Cognac, 1/3 Irish Cream, 1/3 Amaretto.

What glass should I use for ABC?

ABC is traditionally served in a Shot Glass.

Is ABC an alcoholic drink?

Yes, ABC is an alcoholic cocktail.

ABC has an alcohol content of about 28% ABV.

How many calories are in ABC?

ABC contains approximately 140 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in ABC?

For ABC you can swap — Cognac: Armagnac (more rustic), Brandy (any good brandy works); Irish Cream: Amarula (fruitier, works 1:1); Amaretto: Frangelico (hazelnut instead of almond), Orgeat (zero-proof almond swap).

ABC

Name: ABC
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1/3 Cognac; 1/3 Irish Cream; 1/3 Amaretto

Amaretto, Baileys and Cognac layered in alphabetical reverse in a shot glass. A smooth, nutty-creamy-warm three-step.

28% ABVStrongShots

Medium

Difficulty

3 min

Time

140 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Cognac1/3
Irish Cream1/3
Amaretto1/3

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep ABC close to the original.

Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works
Instead of Irish Cream
- Amarula— fruitier, works 1:1
Instead of Amaretto
- Frangelico— hazelnut instead of almond
- Orgeat— zero-proof almond swap