See, a real B-52 consists of layers of Kahlua, amaretto, then Irish cream. I followed a recipe by Jay, and Jay lies. My version had Kahlua, Irish cream and then Grand Marnier. I don't know what I was drinking, but it wasn't a B-52.
I do know that when you layer Kahlua and something else, say, amaretto or even Grand Marnier, with Irish cream on top, then it looks like it's two-thirds brown topped by one-third beige. When you layer Kahlua, Irish cream and then Grand Marnier (thanks again, Jay), the top layer comes out looking ... stormy. On the plus side, the Grand Marnier was a good aftertaste. On the negative side, anything that contains Bailey's is going to make be want to brush my teeth, tongue, esophagus and stomach 10 seconds after swallowing. Surprisingly, the Kahlua didn't make much of an appearance to my tastebuds.
Here's What You Need to Make What Anne Made:
- 1/3 oz Kahlua
- 1/3 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
- 1/3 oz Grand Marnier
- shot glass
- spoon
Here's How Anne Made It:
Layer the liquors, Kahlua, Bailey's, Marnier. Pour over the back of the spoon to keep the layers separate. Or, forget the spoon, because the Bailey's and Marnier will mix up anyway.
Grading
- Manly vs Girly: Girly
- Appearance: Even after attempting to pour each layer gently, I managed to get a muddy swirly of Bailey's and Gran Marnier. Kahlua sat all by itself on the bottom and grumbled a bit
- Consistancy: Creamy
- Taste: Sweet. Bailey's first, Grand Marnier aftertaste
- Stomach Acceptance: Slightly brick-like
- Would I Order This in a Bar: I don't think I could
- Would I Drink This Again: Doubtful
- Hangover: High potential
Tomorrow's Assignment: Bloody Mary
Homework for tonight:
- 1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) vodka
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1 lemon (1 wedge, and 2 teaspoons juice)
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
- Tabasco to taste
- salt
- pepper
- 1 celery stick for garnish
- ice
- shaker
- tall glass
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