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Toasted Almond

A smooth dessert cocktail with rich almond and coffee flavors balanced by cream.

amarettoEasy~12% ABV
MethodShakeGlassRocks GlassIcecubedGarnishGrated nutmeg (optional)
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, tree nuts
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 ozamaretto
  • 1 ozcoffee liqueur
  • 1 ozheavy cream
  • Grated nutmeg (optional)garnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add amaretto, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream to a shaker with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well chilled and slightly frothy
  3. 3Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
  4. 4Optionally garnish with grated nutmeg
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History & Origin

A classic dessert cocktail that emerged in the 1970s-80s during the cream cocktail craze. The combination of amaretto and coffee liqueur creates a flavor reminiscent of toasted almonds, hence the name. Related to the White Russian family of drinks.

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