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B52 Drink

What is b52 drink?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Name B-52[3]
Type Layered shot[3]
Coffee liqueur Kahlúa[1]
Irish cream Baileys Irish Cream[2]
Orange liqueur Grand Marnier[2]
Glass Shot glass[1]

A B-52 drink is a layered shot made with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange liqueur, typically Kahlúa, Baileys, and Grand Marnier, poured in that order.

Context

The B-52 is a popular layered shot made by carefully pouring coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange liqueur into a shot glass. The standard recipe uses Kahlúa, Baileys, and Grand Marnier, but some variations substitute triple sec or Cointreau. It is often compared to the White Russian for its similar coffee and cream flavors, but the B-52 is served as a shot rather than a mixed drink. [1]

Documented claims

  • The B-52 is a layered shot, not a mixed drink. [1]
  • Later versions may use triple sec or Cointreau instead of Grand Marnier. [3]

Related

  • Boilermaker DrinkBåda är klassiska drinkar som ofta beställs som shots och har en liknande kulturell status i barer.
  • Screwdriver DrinkEn annan enkel, populär drink med få ingredienser som ofta nämns i sammanhang med shots och cocktails.

Questions and answers

What is a B-52 drink made of?

It is made of coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and orange liqueur, typically Kahlúa, Baileys, and Grand Marnier. [1]

Is the B-52 shot strong?

It is a shot, so it is consumed quickly, but its alcohol content is moderate compared to straight spirits. [2]

Sources

  1. B-52 Shot Drink Recipe - Kahlúa — kahlua.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. B-52 Shot Recipe — liquor.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. B52 Cocktail: Ingredients & Recipe - The Mixer US — themixer.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Food