BMW Shot
Baileys, Midori, and whiskey in a layered shot — the same acronym-naming convention as the B-52, Midori brought to US audiences at Studio 54 in New York in 1978.
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The BMW Shot takes its name from an acronym standing for Baileys Irish Cream, Midori melon liqueur, and whiskey — a naming convention that deliberately borrowed the luxury German automobile brand's prestige while delivering three recognizable liqueurs in one. Acronym-based cocktails were a popular format in American bars during the 1980s and 1990s, with drinks like the B-52, PMS, and ABC following the same formula of naming a shooter after its ingredient initials. Midori, the bright green Japanese honeydew melon liqueur introduced to the American market at Studio 54 in New York in 1978, brought vivid color and tropical sweetness to the formula. Baileys Irish Cream, launched in 1974 as the world's first Irish cream liqueur, contributed dairy richness and Irish whiskey notes. Combined with additional whiskey, the BMW Shot created a sweet, layered shooter that became a fixture of early 1990s bar menus.
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