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Baby Guinness Shot

This creamy, layered drink combines the rich coffee notes of Kahlúa with the smooth sweetness of Bailey's Irish Cream. The magic happens when you layer these two liqueurs perfectly so they create those distinct stripes that look far more impressive than they actually are to make.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 shot
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 0.75 ounces Kahlúa coffee liqueur
  • 0.75 ounces Bailey's Irish Cream

Equipment

  • 1 shot glass (1.5 ounces)
  • Bar spoon or regular teaspoon
  • Jigger for measuring (optional)

Method
 

  1. Place a clean shot glass on a flat, stable surface.
  2. Pour 0.75 ounces of Kahlúa into the shot glass until it reaches the halfway point.
  3. If you have time, refrigerate the Bailey's for 10 minutes before layering. Cold Bailey's layers more cleanly on top of the Kahlúa.
  4. Hold a bar spoon or regular teaspoon upside down just above the surface of the Kahlúa.
  5. Pour the Bailey's very slowly over the back of the spoon so it hits the spoon first and slides gently onto the Kahlúa layer, creating distinct stripes.
  6. Watch as the Bailey's floats on top of the Kahlúa, creating a visible line between the two liqueurs.
  7. Serve immediately. You can either knock it back as a traditional shot or sip it slowly to enjoy the flavor progression.

Notes

The temperature of your Bailey's matters more than anything else. Cold Bailey's will layer cleanly; room-temperature Bailey's might sink and mix. Pour the Bailey's as slowly as possible for the best layering effect. Serve immediately after pouring for the best visual impact and flavor separation.