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




