Frosted Toasted Almond Drink (Printable)

Nutty and creamy almond coffee blend with toasted almonds and cherry garnish for a smooth finish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Spirits

01 - 1 fl oz Amaretto liqueur
02 - 1 fl oz Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
03 - 1 fl oz vodka

→ Dairy

04 - 2 fl oz heavy cream

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - Crushed toasted almonds
06 - Maraschino cherry
07 - Ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
02 - Add Amaretto, Kahlua, vodka, and heavy cream to the shaker.
03 - Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled and frothy.
04 - Strain the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
05 - Garnish with crushed toasted almonds and a maraschino cherry if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert in a glass without any of the guilt or effort of actually baking something.
  • Five minutes from dry ingredients to sipping something that feels genuinely special and restaurant-quality.
  • The texture is silky and rich, and somehow the cream doesn't make it feel heavy—just indulgent.
02 -
  • Warm cream won't froth, so this is one of the rare times room temperature is your enemy—get everything cold first.
  • Shaking for exactly 15 seconds makes the difference between a silky drink and one that separates; it's worth timing it.
  • If you use cream that's been sitting in the fridge door for weeks, it won't froth as reliably as fresh cream.
03 -
  • Toast your own almonds instead of buying them pre-toasted—they'll be fresher, crunchier, and taste like you actually care, which you do.
  • Invert the shaker cap over the glass instead of using a separate strainer; it gives you more control and looks more intentional.

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