B-52

B-52 is a layered shot with Kahlua, Baileys & Cointreau

Ingredients:

• 1/3 Kahlua
• 1/3 Baileys
• 1/3 Cointreau

Instructions:

Layer in a shot glass in that order. Carefully.

If you want to see how it's done, this video from VideoJug shows the technique. I think mine looks even better than the one in the video (if I do say so myself).

Here's another video that shows how not to do it.

This drink can also be made with Grand Marnier or triple sec instead of the Cointreau (all are orange liquers), with Tia Maria instead of Kahlua, and with any Irish Cream or Amarula instead of Baileys.

There are lots of related variants as well, although they are not as well standardised. You can find the same recipe under different names (and vice versa) all over the web. For instance, the Cointreau can be replaced with vodka (B-53) amaretto (B-54), creme de menthe or peppermint schnapps (B-57) or black sambuca (Bumble Bee).

Since I inherited Steve's alcohol collection, I thought I should make use of it, so expect more random cocktails over the coming months.