Velvet Hammer

A decadent creamy cocktail with vodka and chocolate and coffee liqueurs

vodkaEasy~18% ABV

MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishchocolate shavings

⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1 ozvodka
1 ozcreme de cacao(white or dark)
1 ozcoffee liqueur(such as Kahlua)
1 ozheavy cream
chocolate shavingsgarnish

Tools

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Instructions

1Combine vodka and creme de cacao and coffee liqueur and cream in a shaker with ice
2Shake vigorously until very cold
3Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired

#1970s#after-dinner#dessert#creamy

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History & Origin

This rich after-dinner drink typified 1970s indulgence. The combination of multiple liqueurs with cream creates a dessert-like drinking experience.

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