
Flaming Jamaican Shot
Grenadine, Galliano and a mint-and-151 blend layered in strict order for a striped, flammable showpiece. Precision pouring required — flames optional but traditional.
Hard
Difficulty
5 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Rum
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Grenadine· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Raspberry Syrup — berry-forward, same blush
- Green Crème de Menthe· not in your bar¼ oz
Or swap: White Crème de Menthe — same mint, no green color
- Overproof Rum· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Dark Rum — milder — the drink loses some kick
- Galliano· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Yellow Chartreuse — more herbaceous
Instructions
In a 2 oz shot glass, pour grenadine as the bottom layer.
Slowly layer Galliano on top by pouring it over the back of a bar spoon.
Mix equal parts crème de menthe and Bacardi 151—this helps it float instead of sinking.
Carefully layer the mint-rum mix over the Galliano.
Top with a final layer of Bacardi 151, leaving a bit of space at the top.
Light the top layer to ignite the flame.
To drink: blow out the flame before sipping, or use a straw to drink quickly while it's still lit.
Caution: Bacardi 151 is highly flammable—use extreme care with open flames and never attempt while intoxicated.
Pairs well with
Flaming overproof rum over mint and banana burns showy — island sweets recover it:
- Banana fritters
- Coconut drops
- Rum-glazed pineapple bites
- Mint chocolate thins




