B-52 - a cocktail of brave aviators

Now the B-52 cocktail is considered an integral attribute of club life; it is served in all reputable bars in the world. Next, I will talk about the history, methods of consumption and two main recipes of this famous drink, which has captivated millions of alcohol lovers on all continents.

Historical reference

B-52 is an alcoholic cocktail with a pleasant sweetish taste, consisting of 3 layers of liqueurs (coffee, cream and orange), which are poured in equal proportions. The drink was created in 1955 in one of the Malibu bars. It was christened in honor of the South American strategic bomb carrier Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, which just that year entered service with the US Army (the United States of America is a state in North America) .

Recipe B-52 at home

There are two traditional recipes. In the first, liqueurs are poured alternately, in the 2nd, the cocktail is set on fire after production. It looks very nice, but without training it is not so easy to drink.

Composition and proportions:

coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Captain Black) – 20 ml;
cream liqueur (Baileys or its equivalent) – 20 ml;
orange liqueur (Cointreau) – 20 ml.

Manufacturing

The main difficulty is to obtain uniform, not torn layers that do not mix together. To do this you need to create the following:

1. Pour coffee liqueur into the shot glass.

2. Then, using the blade of a knife or the back of a spoon, slowly add the cream liqueur on top of the coffee liqueur.

3. Pour orange liqueur using the same method.

It is quite difficult to understand the essence of the method just from the description, so I advise you to watch the video, which shows all the stages of manufacturing the B-52.

Then you can drink the prepared cocktail or do the most original thing - set it on fire. In extreme cases, you are guaranteed not only pleasant taste sensations, but also an unforgettable show.

How to drink B-52

The cocktail should be drunk in one sip through a straw, lowering it to the lowest layer. If a B-52 is set on fire in front of you, you are not allowed to mess around, otherwise the straw will melt.

At first, the drinker feels the coldness of the lower layer, later the warmest layer gradually enters the mouth, and in the end the cocktail becomes completely hot. This provides a mind-blowing effect. People who try the B-52 for the first time are overcome by euphoria (a positively colored affect or emotion. Feels like a sudden, overwhelming feeling of happiness, delight) . But it is unsafe to abuse it, since after 3-4 drinks you can become very intoxicated.

Blazing B-52

The famous layered cocktail B-52

Cocktail B 52 is one of the most popular club drinks. Refers to dessert interpretations of alcoholic mixes. They are ready to offer it to their clients in any decent bar in all countries of the world.

Three types of liqueur (creamy, coffee-flavored and fortified orange) are poured alternately into a presentation glass. This presentation looks incredibly beautiful. The drink is pleasant to drink. And the delicate sweetish aftertaste will be an additional pleasure for gourmets.

History of cocktail B 52

The stories about the appearance of the drink are as unusual and multifaceted as the alcoholic cocktail B 52 itself.

There are several completely different versions about the origin of the hop mix:

or this is a dedication to the American rock band from the 70s “The B-52s”, their fiery rhythms;
or an aircraft bomb carrier with similar markings - “Boeing B-52”;
someone claims that we owe its origin to the most fashionable women's hairstyle in the 60s (it had a similar name to the above-mentioned airplane).

If you listen to all the options, then the space where this drink was invented is completely uncertain. Although this is completely understandable: anyone wants to appropriate for themselves a find that is unusual in every sense.

Almost all sources settle on the version that the B-52 was invented and tested for the first time in the 40s by South American pilots based in Italy.

How many degrees in cocktail b 52

The main commandment of the bartender at the moment of creating this drink is not to mix everything together. The highlight of the drink is the multi-colored stripes on the inside of your wine glass.

Cocktail recipe B 52 at home

We offer the composition and clear proportions for making your own drink:

cream liqueur (in the original - Baileys, but an analogue is also possible) - 15 ml;
coffee-flavored liqueur (Captain Black or Kahlúa) – 15 ml;
orange liqueur (it’s better to take Cointreau) – 15 ml.

All ingredients are added in the same sequence.

You can drink immediately after filling the glass, or set it on fire for greater effect. Option 2 looks original at the time of submission. Although to drink it, you will have to practice a little.

Cocktail composition B 52

You can prepare alcoholic cocktail b 52 using several methods. At the very least, if you do not have the required ingredient, you can quietly replace it with a more suitable one. If you don’t like the proposed combination of flavors, experimenting is also not prohibited.

The base in a traditional mix is:

Mexican coffee liqueur with fragrant notes of hazelnut (36% strength). Options are suitable where the base is rum plus sweet cane, vanilla;
Irish Baileys - whiskey plus cream (17% strength) with mint or chocolate notes, fruity aromas or caramel flavors;
French cognac liqueur made from green Caribbean oranges with a bitter aftertaste (the strength reaches 40%).

Manufacturing

The greatest difficulty at the time of production is to moderately “apply” one layer on top of another.

To prevent them from mixing, follow the usual rules:

on the bottom of the glass there is coffee liqueur;
Using the back of a spoon or the blade of a knife, slowly pour in the creamy liqueur first, and then the orange liqueur.

If necessary, watch a video where the B 52 alcoholic cocktail is masterfully prepared, and feel free to get down to business.

How to drink cocktail B 52

To drink this drink correctly, you need to take one large sip through a straw that touches the bottom of the glass.

If the B-52 is set on fire, then tasting must begin immediately. Otherwise, the straw will simply melt, and some of the alcohol will quickly evaporate.

A cocktail with flames on the surface is not only an enchanting spectacle, but also a different feeling from drinking the drink. At first you will feel the coolness of the coffee liqueur. What follows is the warm, creamy taste of an inimitable dessert. In the end, the orange smell will completely take over you, completely turning your head.

A similar feeling is similar to euphoria (Euphoria is an ancient Greek “fertility”, from “good” + “carrying, carrying”, that is, literally “carrying well” - a positively colored affect or emotion) , which is bestowed by almost all cocktails. You can find descriptions and methods of making the most extravagant of them (Grasshopper, Lamborghini, B 53 cocktails) on our website.

Do not abuse alcoholic mixes, but drink them only with pleasant people and for pleasure.

Recipes for making cocktail B 52

Cocktail B 52 is a layered mix that includes three types of liqueur: cream, coffee and orange. This alcoholic drink is classified as a digestif and is served after a hearty meal as a sophisticated dessert.

The presented cocktail occupies a respectable space in the list of official mixes of the IBA (International Bartenders Association), belonging to the group “Drinks of the Newest Era.” Today, the B 52 cocktail is an integral part and attribute of the club scene, and its unsurpassed taste can be tasted in any self-respecting drinking establishment. Next, I would like to share my knowledge and tell you how to create the B 52 cocktail at home, what the composition of the traditional recipe is, and also provide you with a choice of several methods of consuming it.

Traditional cocktail recipe B 52

The presented mix refers to puff shots, so it is prepared and served in small glasses or sherry glasses. The difficulty in making this cocktail lies in developing uniform, uneven layers. But if you follow all the tips, you will definitely get a wonderful, beautiful mix that no one will refuse to taste.

List of components

Ingredients	Quantity
—Kalua coffee liqueur—	25 ml
—Baileys cream liqueur—	25 ml
Cointreau orange liqueur	25 ml

Manufacturing process

To begin, pour Kahlua into the bottom of the glass.
Pour Baileys over the coffee alcohol, creating a careful, even layer. To do this, I advise you to pour the creamy alcohol in a narrow stream over the wide blade of a knife or the back of a bar spoon.
Similarly, we form a layer of Cointreau.
Carefully lower a narrow straw to the bottom of the glass and taste the alcohol through it, savoring every sip.

Varieties of cocktail B 52

Zharkiy B 52

The presented version of the drink involves setting the top layer on fire. This version of the cocktail is very spectacular and provides a noteworthy feeling during the tasting process - drinking the drink through a straw, you can first feel the cool mix, which warms evenly and burns at the end. In addition, such spectacular consumption of alcohol is equally breathtaking for both the drinker and the spectators.

List of components

Ingredients	Quantity
Kahlua coffee liqueur	20 ml
Baileys cream liqueur	20 ml
-rum- or absinthe	20 ml

Manufacturing process

Pour coffee alcohol into a glass.
Slowly pour the creamy alcohol over the back of the spoon.
Next we form a layer of rum or absinthe.
Carefully set fire to the top alcohol layer using a toothpick.
We lower a long straw to the bottom of the glass and very quickly drink the flaming mix until the straw begins to melt.

Cool B 52

This method of producing a popular mix will appeal to those who do not like to spend a lot of time preparing drinks, but appreciate high-quality alcohol with a rich taste and complex aroma.

List of components

Ingredients	Quantity
Kahlua coffee liqueur	30 ml
Baileys cream liqueur	30 ml
Cointreau orange liqueur	30 ml
crushed ice	60-80 g

Manufacturing process

Fill the glass with crushed ice and set aside for now.
Pour all three types of liqueur into a shaker and shake them thoroughly.
Pour the resulting mixture over crushed ice.
We serve the drink with a narrow straw, through which we enjoy the mix, savoring it in small sips.

Subtleties of manufacturing

Before actually creating a mix, I recommend that you first cool all types of alcohol to a temperature of 10-15 degrees, since when they are cool, it is easier to place them in an even, careful layer.
It is absolutely not necessary to use the brands of alcohol indicated in the recipe. For example, instead of creamy Baileys, Irish Cream would be very appropriate, and instead of orange Cointreau, triple sec or Grand Marnier are excellent. Coffee Kahlua can be completely replaced with Capitan Black with the taste of the freshest coffee. In some versions of B 52, instead of coffee alcohol, they use chocolate liqueur, in which case the result is a rather sugary alcoholic cocktail, which is very similar in character to representatives of the fair half of society.

The usual development of B 52 production assumes a ratio of all components of 1:1:1, in other words, only in equal proportions.
The recommended dose for the evening is no more than 4 servings, since this is the only way you can stay sane and move around without outside help.

Video recipe for making cocktail B 52

If you were unable to capture the entire essence of the creation of the B 52 alcoholic drink, then I recommend watching a video where an experienced bartender will demonstrate all the stages of producing the famous mix and talk about the methods of its consumption.

Options B 52

In bar culture, there is a series of cocktails under the general name “B 50”, which are derivatives of the B 52 mix. Let’s briefly look at their description.

Replacing the orange Cointreau with the nutty Frangelico, you get the “B 51” mix.
By adding two more layers of nutty Frangelico and Bacardi rum to the usual composition, you will prepare a luxurious mix called “B-52 with a Full Payload”.
If you replace the orange spirit with almond Amaretto, you can taste the “B 54” mix.
By removing the creamy alcohol from the recipe and adding mint schnapps instead, you get a cocktail called “B 57.”
By replacing orange Cointreau with Xenta Absent, you can treat your guests to the alcoholic mix “B 55”.

Cocktail B-52

The famous layered alcoholic cocktail B-52 is an integral attribute of modern bars and clubs. It is classified as a group of Pousse Cafe cocktails, which are multilayer drinks, the components of which are layered on top of each other, with each component having its own color.

The trusty B-52 cocktail includes three types of liqueur - coffee liqueur (usually Kahlua), cream liqueur (Bailey's Irish Cream or its equivalent) and orange liqueur (for example, Cointreau).

The B-52 cocktail is fascinating not only in its production method, but also in the effect of its consumption. It should be noted that a person who drinks this cocktail correctly gets a mind-blowing effect. In bars, this drink is prepared in front of the client. Naturally, unlike other cocktails, the B-52 has a number of subtleties and requires almost all knowledge and dexterity. The first time, layering the ingredients so that they do not mix is very difficult. But this is not a reason to despair, because everything is learned with experience.

A little history
As is clear, the B-52 layered cocktail was created relatively recently, more precisely in 1955, in one of the favorite bars in Malibu. And the drink received its name in honor of the Boeing B-52 “Stratofortress” strategic bomb carrier, which entered service with the American army that year. According to another version, this famous cocktail was invented by the employees of the Keg's steakhouse bar located in Calgary.

Traditional recipe B-52

Ingredients:
*20 ml Kahlua coffee liqueur;
*20 ml of Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur;
*20 ml Quantreau orange liqueur (Cointreau).

You will also need a special stack - a shot. In British language, such a container is called “shot glass”, which translates as “shooting glass”. Why? The fact is that after layering the components, the B-52 cocktail is set on fire, then a straw is inserted and immediately drunk, otherwise the plastic from which the straw is made will melt. Instead of a shot, it is not forbidden to use an ordinary vodka shot glass. When making a cocktail, a spoon is an indispensable complement; with its help, the ingredients are layered rather than mixed together.

Preparation:
First, coffee liqueur is poured into the shot, then cream liqueur is slowly poured over the back of a teaspoon, and orange liqueur is poured using the same method. If all actions are performed correctly, the layers will turn out even. Next, the cocktail is set on fire using a lighter; it happens that the top layer of the drink does not glow the first time, you need to be patient and wait a couple of seconds.

How to drink?
Drink the B-52 cocktail in one sip through a straw. Immediately after the flame appears, a long straw is inserted into the shot and drunk. At first you feel a slight chill, then warm, and at the end the cocktail becomes hot. As a result, a person receives unforgettable feelings, as the bartenders say, feelings of rapid takeoff and turn. It is important to remember that it is not permissible to abuse the B-52 cocktail, despite the fact that its strength is only 27 degrees; after drinking 3-4 glasses, a person becomes very drunk.

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