B-52 cocktail illustration

Liqueur · COCKTAIL GUIDE

B-52

At the table, coffee, creamy and orange across a broad, weighty texture. The drink is firm and warming and fairly approachable.

CoffeeCreamyOrange
APPROX. ABV
24%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness4
Sourness1
Strength4
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Liqueur

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus twist or wheel
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Desserts
02Chocolate

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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