B-53

B-53

Kahlua, Sambuca and Grand Marnier layered in strict order in a shot glass. The B-52's anise-tinged sibling, for those who like their layers louder.

33% ABVStrongShots

Medium

Difficulty

3 min

Time

130 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Other

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Coffee Liqueur· not in your bar1/3 shot

    Or swap: Chocolate Liqueur — leans mocha, Coffee Brandy — drier, boozier

  • Grand Marnier· not in your bar1/3 shot

    Or swap: Cointreau — cleaner, drier orange, Orange Curaçao — softer and sweeter

  • Sambuca· not in your bar1/3 shot

    Or swap: Anisette — sweeter, softer, Ouzo — drier, Greek-style anise

Instructions

  1. Layer the Kahlua, Sambucca and Grand Marnier into a shot glas in that order.

  2. Better than B-52.

Pairs well with

Kahlua, Grand Marnier, and sambuca stack boldly — espresso-friendly sweets fit:

  • Espresso brownies
  • Orange biscotti
  • Anise cookies
  • Dark chocolate bark

Similar taste

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