B-52 Cocktail (Coffee Liqueur Irish Cream)

Name: B-52 Cocktail Recipe (Coffee Liqueur Irish Cream)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 oz Coffee liqueur; 1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur; 1/2 oz Mandarine Napoleon

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This Coffee Liqueur Irish Cream Cocktail combines equal parts coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and Mandarine Napoleon for a smooth, dessert-like drink with a subtle citrus note.

🏷️Equipment: shot glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1/2 oz Coffee liqueur
1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur
1/2 oz Mandarine Napoleon

3 Ingredients

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Instructions

1
Float carefully, in order given, over back of barspoon into chilled
2
shot glass, so that each ingredient layers on preceding one.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use room-temperature ingredients or chill the glass first—this drink benefits from staying smooth without excessive dilution from ice.
Pour slowly and stir gently to keep the layers distinct and avoid over-mixing the delicate cream element.
Taste-test the balance: if too sweet, reduce Mandarine Napoleon slightly; if too thin, chill longer before serving.

Substitutions

Irish cream liqueur → non-dairy cream liqueur (dairy-free alternative)
Mandarine Napoleon → Grand Marnier or Cointreau (different orange liqueur, slightly drier profile)
Coffee liqueur → Kahlúa or Tia Maria (similar strength and sweetness)