Barbary Coast
Gin, Scotch, crème de cacao and cream. An unusual and delicious after-dinner drink.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Blended Scotch
- 22.5 ml Crème de cacao
- 22.5 ml Thickened cream
- Grated chocolate (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 22.5 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml blended Scotch into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Barbary Coast
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Barbary Coast FAQ
What's in a Barbary Coast?
22.5 ml gin, 22.5 ml blended scotch, 22.5 ml crème de cacao, 22.5 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated chocolate.
How strong is a Barbary Coast?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Barbary Coast?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Barbary Coast in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
