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Built · 1 serving

Baby Guinness

A two-layer coffee-liqueur shot capped with Irish cream to resemble a tiny stout.

Short answer

Baby Guinness is a built cocktail made with coffee liqueur and irish cream liqueur. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Baby Guinness ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Baby Guinness ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Coffee Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Irish Cream Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Baby Guinness

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and one plain shot glass.

  2. 02

    Measure the coffee liqueur and pour it into the chilled glass.

  3. 03

    Measure the Irish cream into a small pouring vessel.

  4. 04

    Hold a clean barspoon just above the coffee-liqueur surface with its back facing upward.

  5. 05

    Pour the Irish cream very slowly over the spoon so it forms one clean floating layer.

  6. 06

    Remove the spoon carefully and serve without stirring or garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Baby Guinness taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Baby Guinness questions

What is in a Baby Guinness?

Kokto’s build uses coffee liqueur and irish cream liqueur.

How long does a Baby Guinness take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Baby Guinness prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Baby Guinness alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B213https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/141/baby-guinness · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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