B-52 Cocktail Recipe – Coffee, Irish Cream & Orange Liqueur Layers

📖 Ingredients (1 serving):

• ½ oz (15 ml) coffee liqueur (Kahlúa is traditional)

• ½ oz (15 ml) Irish cream liqueur (Baileys works best)

• ½ oz (15 ml) orange liqueur (Grand Marnier for richness, or Cointreau for brightness)

🍒 Optional Garnish / Variation:

• Light the top layer for a Flaming B-52 (⚠️ use caution!)

🛠️ Equipment Needed:

• Shot glass (preferably narrow and tall)

• Bar spoon (or inverted teaspoon for layering)

• Jigger or measuring tool

🍹 Instructions:

1. Pour the coffee liqueur

   • Carefully pour ½ oz of Kahlúa into the bottom of the shot glass. This will form the base layer.

2. Layer the Irish cream

   • Slowly pour ½ oz of Baileys Irish Cream over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the coffee liqueur without mixing.

3. Add the orange liqueur

   • Repeat the process with ½ oz of Grand Marnier, carefully floating it on top of the Irish cream layer.

4. Serve immediately

   • The drink is meant to be sipped slowly or taken as a single, smooth shot.

⚠️ Optional: Flaming B-52

If you want to make the flaming version, use extra caution:

1. Float the Grand Marnier on top as usual.

2. Light it briefly using a long match or lighter.

3. Let the flame burn for a few seconds, then blow it out before drinking.
   Never drink the shot while it’s lit!

✨ Tips for the Perfect B-52:

• Use a chilled glass to slow down mixing.

• Pour slowly and carefully to keep layers distinct.

• The density order is crucial: coffee liqueur (heaviest), Irish cream (medium), orange liqueur (lightest).

• For a twist, substitute different liqueurs—like hazelnut (Frangelico) or peppermint (Crème de Menthe).

✅ Flavor Profile:

Smooth, creamy, and sweet. The coffee base adds depth, the Irish cream adds silkiness, and the orange liqueur adds a citrus lift.