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Bob Marley cocktail in a shot glass

Bob Marley recipe

LayeredShot glassNo ice28% ABV

The Bob Marley is a shot, made with grenadine, melon liqueur and overproof white rum, served in a shot glass.

Strength: about 28% ABV in the glass, roughly 10 g of alcohol and about 130 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Red, green and gold layers, the colours of the Jamaican flag, with overproof rum on top. Some bars light it.

Bob Marley ingredients

Grenadine15 ml (½ oz)
Melon liqueur15 ml (½ oz)
Overproof white rum15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Bob Marley

  1. Fill a shot glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
Glass
Shot glass
Ice
None
Garnish
None
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Bob Marley: quick answers

How strong is a Bob Marley?
About 28% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 10 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Bob Marley?
About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Bob Marley served in?
A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Bob Marley have?
3 in total: grenadine, melon liqueur and overproof white rum. Simple enough to make at home.

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