Amaretto Cream
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Freshly grated nutmeg
Garnish
Ingredients
- Amaretto — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Heavy cream — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Simple syrup — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.
Description: A simple, short, creamy amaretto sipper that lets the liqueur's almond sweetness lead against fresh cream.
Cultural Background: A straightforward mid-to-late-1900s creamy cocktail, part of the broader family of simple liqueur-and-cream after-dinner drinks.
Tips: Shake hard to fully combine the cream into a smooth texture.
Variations: A dash of coffee liqueur adds a mocha note to the classic recipe.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a rich, short after-dinner drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 210 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this a strong drink?
A: Moderately — amaretto's sweetness and the cream soften the alcohol's presence considerably.
- Amaretto — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Heavy cream — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Simple syrup — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
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