Toasted Almond
Amaretto, coffee liqueur and cream. Sweet, nutty and creamy.
Shaken · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Amaretto
- 30 ml Coffee liqueur
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml amaretto into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml coffee liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Serve over ice.
About the Toasted Almond
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Toasted Almond FAQ
What's in a Toasted Almond?
30 ml amaretto, 30 ml coffee liqueur, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Toasted Almond?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Toasted Almond?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Toasted Almond in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
