Bumble Bee
Also known as Dirty Nipple
The Bumble Bee is a very strong shot, sweet and creamy on the palate. Layered and served in a shot glass. Also known as the Dirty Nipple.
- 3 min
- Shot glass
- Layered
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 97 out of 100
- Bitter
- 36 out of 100
- Herbal
- 70 out of 100
- Creamy
- 78 out of 100
- Boozy
- 86 out of 100
How to make a Bumble Bee
To make a Bumble Bee, layer carefully into a shot glass: ⅓ oz Baileys irish cream, ⅓ oz Kahlua and ⅓ oz Sambuca.
You'll need
- Baileys irish cream⅓ oz
- Kahlua⅓ oz
- Sambuca⅓ oz
Instructions
- 1
Pour the ingredients into a shot glass one at a time, heaviest first (usually the sweetest, lowest-proof liquid) and lightest last.
- 2
Pour slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the drink, so each layer floats on the one below.
- 3
Serve straight away, before the layers mix.
Why pour slowly? Heavier liquids sink, so pouring gently over a spoon lets each layer float on the one below.
Bumble Bee questions
What does a Bumble Bee taste like?
Mostly sweet and creamy, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 26% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Bumble Bee?
About 26% ABV after pouring, close to a neat spirit.
Is a Dirty Nipple the same as a Bumble Bee?
Yes. Dirty Nipple is another name for the Bumble Bee; the recipe on this page covers both.
What's the difference between a Bumble Bee and an After Five?
Both use Baileys irish cream and Kahlua. The Bumble Bee adds Sambuca, while the After Five uses Peppermint schnapps.
What glass do you serve a Bumble Bee in?
A shot glass.