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B-53

Served in a Collins Glass

Shotalcoholic32.7% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

143 kcalCalories
32.7%ABV
13.3gSugar
17.7gCarbs
0.82Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easylayered drink

Why: 3 ingredients, layered drink

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Layer the Kahlua, Sambucca and Grand Marnier into a shot glas in that order.Layered
  2. Better than B-52

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Serve
Layered

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
FruitinessEarthyFruity
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its coffee and vanilla notes.
  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Kahlua1/3 shot

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a B-53?
The B-53 is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 32.7%. A standard serving contains approximately 143 calories.
What does a B-53 taste like?
B-53 has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Anise, Coffee, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a B-53?
B-53 pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a B-53?
The B-53 has an ABV of approximately 32.7%. That's approximately 0.82 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 143 kcal, 13.3g sugar, 17.7g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a B-53 typically served?
B-53 is often suggested for Dessert, Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a B-53?
If you enjoy B-53, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a B-53 at home?
Yes. The B-53 uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of B-53 with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.