A smooth and creamy coffee liqueur cocktail using Little Juniper's Dark Side Coffee Liqueur and sweet almond. An after-dinner delight!The Dark Side Toasted Almond Cocktail is another excellent late-night or sophisticated after-dinner drink.For a caffeine-free version, try our Decaf Dark Side coffee liqueur.
Ingredients for a Toasted Almond Cocktail
How to make a Toasted Almond Cocktail
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Prepare the Glass: Chill a glass with ice or place it in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure a cold glass.
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Shake It Up: In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Little Juniper The Dark Side Coffee Liqueur, Amaretto and milk. Shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy.
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Strain and Pour: Discard the ice from the glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
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Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cinnamon, nutmeg, or grated chocolate. If you're an almond lover, add some crushed almonds.
History of the Toasted Almond Cocktail
The Toasted Almond cocktail is a creamy, indulgent drink that likely emerged in the 1970s or 1980s when rich, dessert-like cocktails were in vogue. Made with coffee liqueur, amaretto, and cream, it delivers a smooth and sweet flavour profile, making it a popular choice for an after-dinner treat. Adding amaretto—a sweet yet slightly bitter almond-flavoured liqueur—sets it apart from similar cocktails like the White Russian, replacing vodka with a nutty depth that enhances its dessert-like appeal. Amaretto itself has a long history, originating in Italy in 1525. Still, it wasn’t until the 1960s that it gained widespread popularity in the United States, becoming the second most popular liqueur by the 1980s. The Toasted Almond remains a nostalgic favourite, embodying the creamy, comforting flavours that defined an era of cocktail culture.
