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Toblerone

Coffee liqueur, Irish cream, chocolate and honey. Named after the Swiss chocolate bar.

Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 9% ABV

Ingredients

Method

  1. Chill the glass
  2. Pour 15 ml coffee liqueur into the shaker
  3. Pour 15 ml irish cream into the shaker
  4. Pour 15 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
  5. Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
  6. Pour 7.5 ml honey syrup into the shaker
  7. Add ice
  8. Shake hard
  9. Strain
  10. Garnish

About the Toblerone

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.

Toblerone FAQ

What's in a Toblerone?

15 ml coffee liqueur, 15 ml irish cream, 15 ml crème de cacao, 30 ml thickened cream, 7.5 ml honey syrup, garnished with grated chocolate.

How strong is a Toblerone?

About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.

Should I shake or stir a Toblerone?

Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.

What glass do you serve a Toblerone in?

A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.