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After 5

This drink was named after the time most cocktail lounges open. It was inspired by the newly released bailey's and already popular Kahlua. This drink belongs to the cookies and Cakes era, although it was likely created by Kahlua. There is no strong evidence supporting this, it is undetermined. Here is an early printing of this drink:

The Ultimate Cocktail Book by Raymond Peter Foley, Jaclyn W. Foley in 1990

"Kahlua splsh Bacardi 151 Rum Float rum; serve as a shooter. AFTER 5 1/2 OZ. BAILEYS ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM 1/2 oz. Hiram walker Peppermint Schnapps 1/2 oz. Kahlua Layer"

This drink also appears in:

Classic Cocktails - Page 85 by Salvatore Calabrese in 1997

There is no location of origin associated with this drink which is a great indicator that it was created by a aspirits company. This drink dates between 1984 - 1989 and contained at least as of then:

Layer these ingredients in this order in a shot glass:

Kahlua

Bailey's Irish Cream

Peppermint Schnapps

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