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Baby Guinness

Served in a Shot Glass

Shotalcoholic17.8% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

285 kcalCalories
17.8%ABV
25.1gSugar
33.3gCarbs
0.89Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Pour Kahlua, almost filling shot glass.Pour
  2. Then, carefully pour Baileys, using wall of shot glass.Pour
  3. This will give the "Guinness" its "head".

How to Serve

Glass
Shot Glass

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

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

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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

Kahlua2 1/2 oz

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 Baby Guinness?
The Baby Guinness is a shot made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 17.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 285 calories.
What does a Baby Guinness taste like?
Baby Guinness has a flavour profile featuring Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Roasted. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Baby Guinness?
Baby Guinness pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Baby Guinness?
The Baby Guinness has an ABV of approximately 17.8%. That's approximately 0.89 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 285 kcal, 25.1g sugar, 33.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Baby Guinness?
If you enjoy Baby Guinness, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Baby Guinness be served?
Baby Guinness is best served chilled in a shot glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.
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 shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Baby Guinness with other shots. 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.