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Harbour Lights Recipe

A stunningly beautiful layered shot cocktail, perfect for impressing your friends! This easy Harbour Lights recipe creates a vibrant, three-layered masterpiece in minutes. Learn how to perfectly layer rum, Kahlúa, and tequila for a delicious and visually captivating drink.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 86.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Harbour Lights

  • Bacardi 151 Rum
  • 1/2 ounce Kahlúa coffee liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce tequila

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How to Make Harbour Lights

  1. Chill your shot glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before starting.
  2. Carefully pour 1/2 ounce of light rum into the chilled shot glass, letting it settle.
  3. Slowly add 1/2 ounce of Kahlúa coffee liqueur on top of the rum. Use the back of a spoon to help create a clean layer.
  4. Gently pour 1/2 ounce of tequila on top of the Kahlúa, again using the back of a spoon to minimize mixing.
  5. Admire the beautiful layers of color!
  6. Enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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