Festive revellers, take note – your favourite Christmas tipple, the Baby Guinness, now has an ingenious one-bottle twist that's perfect for the season.

The is a holiday classic, partly because its key ingredient, Baileys Irish Cream, seems particularly indulgent during the wintertime, as opposed to sipping it under the summer sun.

Typically served in shot glasses, this cocktail looks like a mini stout due to the way the creamy Baileys layers over the dark coffee liqueur beneath, such as Kahlua or Tia Maria. For those eager to sample the drink without splurging on separate bottles of liqueurs that might gather dust after the celebrations, there's a delightful alternative that's been hiding in plain sight for years.

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Sheridan's Coffee Layered Liqueur brings the brilliant combo of a coffee whiskey and a white chocolate liqueur in a single bottle, cleverly designed with dual compartments. It may not use the conventional alcohol selection found in a Baby Guinness, but when you pour, the resemblance is uncanny.

The Drinks Basket praises it as "a nutty, comforting sipper that's elegant and delicious", hinting at a product that promises to keep spirits high and cabinets clutter-free.

The classic tipple, first launched in 1994, has been causing a stir on social media after a TikTok user demonstrated how to create a baby Guinness-style shot using the product. The enthusiast, known as @mancavebartender, posted: "Baby Guinness in a bottle! How do you pour your Sheridan's coffee layered liqueur?"

Despite the visual similarity, the TikToker acknowledged that the flavour isn't an exact match, adding: "I'm not saying it's the same taste but it looks like a Baby Guinness."

In related news, plumbing specialists have issued a festive warning to fans of the creamy shot, cautioning against pouring Baileys down the sink, which could lead to serious blockages and "wreak havoc" on pipes.

They explained: "Cream liqueur drinks, such as the popular favourite, Baileys, can be a problem for your plumbing at Christmas. While it may be delicious to drink, it doesn't keep for long and often ends up down the sink."

They continued to stress that due to their high fat content, which contributes to FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases) and can cause clogs and 'fatbergs' in sewers.