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Baby Guinness

A layered shot of coffee liqueur and Irish cream that resembles a tiny pint of stout.

coffee-liqueurMedium~18% ABV
MethodBuildGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishnone
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 ozcoffee liqueur(Kahlúa or similar)
  • ½ ozirish cream liqueur
Instructions
  1. 1Pour coffee liqueur into a shot glass.
  2. 2Using a barspoon held against the inside of the glass slowly layer the Irish cream on top.
  3. 3Serve immediately and admire the miniature stout appearance.
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History & Origin

The Baby Guinness became popular in Irish pubs in the 1990s. Its visual appeal comes from the layered effect that mimics a miniature pint of Guinness stout.

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