Mini Beer
Licor 43 topped with a thin layer of cream. It looks like a tiny beer.
Layered · Shot glass · Advanced · about 2 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 25 ml Licor 43
- 5 ml Thickened cream
Method
- Layer 25 ml Licor 43
- Layer 5 ml thickened cream
- Serve
Tip
Pour the cream over the back of a spoon.
About the Mini Beer
The Mini Beer comes from the Netherlands and Belgium, where it is a popular party shot.
The shot and layered family. Layered drinks go back to the 19th-century pousse-café, where liqueurs were stacked by weight in a narrow glass. Short party shots became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Layering works because sweeter, heavier liquids sink and lighter spirits float.
Mini Beer FAQ
What's in a Mini Beer?
25 ml licor 43, 5 ml thickened cream.
How strong is a Mini Beer?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Mini Beer?
Neither. Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Mini Beer in?
A shot glass, about 60 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No shot glass? Use a small liqueur glass.
