Bumble Bee

Bumble Bee

Baileys, Kahlua and Sambuca layered with an inverted spoon into black-and-gold stripes. A steady hand earns you the bee.

25% ABVStrongShots

Medium

Difficulty

4 min

Time

110 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Other

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Sambuca· not in your bar¼ oz

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

  • Coffee Liqueur· not in your bar¼ oz

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

  • Irish Cream· not in your bar¼ oz

    Or swap: Amarula — fruitier, works 1:1

Instructions

  1. This is a layered shot.

  2. First pour the Bailey's into the shot glass.

  3. Then take an upside down spoon and touch it to the inside wall of the glass.

  4. Carefully add the Kahlua.

  5. Repeat this process for the Sambuca.

  6. If done properly, the alcohol will stay separated and resemble a bumble bee.

  7. Enjoy!!!

Pairs well with

Layered sambuca, Kahlua, and Baileys buzz sweetly beside coffee-shop bites:

  • Honey biscotti
  • Espresso brownie bites
  • Anise cookies
  • Chocolate-covered espresso beans

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