How to Drink a B-52
The B-52 is a unique cocktail experience, best enjoyed with a short straw, a napkin, and a lighter.
Ignite the drink and down it in one gulp through the straw. This delivers the thrilling sensation of experiencing both cold and heat simultaneously—a contrast only fully appreciated by trying it yourself.
Using a straw is particularly suitable for women. The most thrilling way to drink it is to consume it all in one go. Be careful to avoid touching the rim of the glass to prevent burns. Allow the flame to extinguish inside your mouth to fully savor the flavor.
Estimated Difficulty: ★★★
Ingredients and Tools
- Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Sky Vodka Original
- Bar spoon
- Liqueur glass
- Lighter
Measurements
Per serving:
- Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur: 10 ml
- Baileys Irish Cream: 10 ml
- Sky Vodka Original: 10 ml
Instructions
- Pour the Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur into the liqueur glass, filling it to the bottom 1/3 (10 ml).
- Slowly pour the Baileys Irish Cream over the back of the bar spoon, filling the middle 1/3 (10 ml). Go slowly to ensure distinct layers. (Pouring too quickly will cause the liqueur and coffee to mix.)
- Finally, pour the Sky Vodka Original on top (10 ml).
- Warm the rim of the glass with a lighter.
- Final step: Ignite the drink. Do you see the small pale blue flame?
Additional Notes
- The common method in bars is to provide a straw. Insert it while the flame is still burning, then quickly inhale the entire drink.
- Because the straw is narrow, oxygen is limited, causing the flame to extinguish. Do not worry. You will feel a hot, spicy sensation traveling down your throat to your stomach, followed by a lingering aftertaste of coffee and cream. It is both thrilling and delicious.
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