B-53
The B-53 is a very strong shot, sweet and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 96 out of 100
- Fruity
- 59 out of 100
- Bitter
- 36 out of 100
- Herbal
- 70 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a B-53
To make a B-53, build in a highball glass: ½ oz Kahlua, ½ oz Sambuca and ½ oz Grand Marnier.
You'll need
- Kahlua½ oz
- Sambuca½ oz
- Grand Marnier½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour into a highball glass: Kahlua, sambuca and Grand Marnier.
- 2
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Kahlua, sambuca and Grand Marnier only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
B-53 questions
What does a B-53 taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 33% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a B-53?
About 33% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a B-53 and a Bumble Bee?
Both use Kahlua and Sambuca. The B-53 adds Grand Marnier, while the Bumble Bee uses Baileys irish cream. Both are layered, but the B-53 goes in a highball glass and the Bumble Bee in a shot glass. The B-53 is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a B-53 in?
A highball glass.