Beam Me Up Scottie Mac Shot - Layered Baileys, Banana Liqueur & Overproof Rum Shooter

The Beam Me Up Scottie Mac Shot is built for visual contrast: sweet banana liqueur on the bottom, creamy Baileys in the middle, and overproof rum floating on top. Served in a Pousse-Café glass, the three distinct layers turn a short ingredient list into a shooter where careful pouring matters as much as flavor.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Crème de banane: Forms the sweet, fruity base with concentrated banana flavor.
• Baileys Irish Cream: Adds the rich, creamy center layer.
• Overproof rum: Finishes the shot with a dry, powerful rum layer.

Substitution ideas:

• Another banana liqueur can replace crème de banane, although sweetness and density may vary.
• Another Irish cream liqueur can replace Baileys if it has a similar texture and density.
• A different overproof rum can work on top, but changes in proof and density may affect how cleanly it floats.

Equipment

• Pousse-Café glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon

Three Layers, Three Different Jobs

This shooter works because each ingredient contributes both flavor and structure. Crème de banane supplies a sweet fruit foundation, Baileys creates a soft creamy middle, and overproof rum adds a sharp finish. Keeping those components visibly separated gives the drink its character, so the slow spoon-pour technique is essential rather than decorative.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use a darker banana liqueur for a deeper fruit profile and slightly different visual contrast.
• Try another Irish cream liqueur for a subtle change in chocolate, coffee, or whiskey notes.
• Use a different overproof rum to shift the top layer toward molasses, funk, or lighter cane flavors.
• For a softer variation, replace the overproof rum with a standard-proof aged rum. The result will be less intense and may layer differently.

Helpful Tips

• Pour over the back of a bar spoon and keep the spoon close to the previous layer.
• Work slowly. A heavy pour can punch through the layer underneath.
• Chilling the ingredients can help make the shooter more pleasant to serve, but density still determines whether the layers hold.
• If a layer begins to mix, pause briefly before continuing instead of pouring faster.
• Build each shooter individually. Premixing defeats the layered presentation.
• Serve immediately once the layers are complete.
• Do not ignite the overproof rum.