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Bumble Bee

Served in a Shot Glass

Shotalcoholic25% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

97 kcalCalories
25%ABV
8.4gSugar
10.8gCarbs
0.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. This is a layered shot.Layered
  2. First pour the Bailey's into the shot glass.Pour
  3. Then take an upside down spoon and touch it to the inside wall of the glass.
  4. Carefully add the Kahlua.Add
  5. Repeat this process for the Sambuca.
  6. If done properly, the alcohol will stay separated and resemble a bumble bee.
  7. Enjoy!!!

How to Serve

Glass
Shot Glass
Serve
Layered

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

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

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its chocolate and cream notes.
  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • After DinnerSuggested from its coffee and chocolate notes.

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

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

Kahlua1/3 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 Bumble Bee?
The Bumble Bee is a shot made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Shot Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 97 calories.
What does a Bumble Bee taste like?
Bumble Bee has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Vanilla, Anise, Chocolate. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bumble Bee?
Bumble Bee pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Bumble Bee?
The Bumble Bee has an ABV of approximately 25.0%. That's approximately 0.42 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 97 kcal, 8.4g sugar, 10.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Bumble Bee typically served?
Bumble Bee is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, Party, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bumble Bee?
If you enjoy Bumble Bee, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Bumble Bee be served?
Bumble Bee 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 Bumble Bee 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.