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Amaretto Cream

The Quirky Foodster Team

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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

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
  4. 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.