Toasted Almond
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
None traditionally required
Garnish
Ingredients
- Amaretto — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Coffee liqueur — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Heavy cream — 30 ml (1 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
- Serve without garnish.
Description: A rich, creamy dessert cocktail pairing amaretto's almond sweetness with coffee liqueur and fresh cream.
Cultural Background: A mid-to-late-1900s creamy cocktail classic, part of the same family as the White Russian and Mudslide.
Tips: Shake hard to fully emulsify the cream into a smooth texture.
Variations: A dash of vodka added alongside the other ingredients gives a stronger, boozier version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a rich after-dinner dessert drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 250 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this similar to a White Russian?
A: Related in style — replace the vodka with amaretto and you're most of the way there.
- Amaretto — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Coffee liqueur — 30 ml (1 oz)
- Heavy cream — 30 ml (1 oz)
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