Winter Toasted Almond Drink (Printable)

Nutty winter drink with amaretto, coffee liqueur, cream, and toasted almonds for a cozy finish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Spirits & Liqueurs

01 - 1 oz amaretto liqueur
02 - 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)

→ Dairy

03 - 2 oz half-and-half or whole milk

→ Garnish

04 - Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
05 - 1 tbsp toasted sliced almonds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
02 - Pour amaretto and coffee liqueur over the ice.
03 - Add the half-and-half or milk.
04 - Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Top with whipped cream, if desired, and sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under five minutes with zero special equipment
  • The toasted almonds on top add this incredible crunch that makes every sip feel fancy
  • Tastes like dessert but you can legitimately call it a cocktail
02 -
  • The almonds need to be properly toasted, raw ones just taste sad and damp in this context
  • Don't skip the ice, it dilutes just enough to make the drink sippable instead of cloying
03 -
  • Chill your glass in the freezer for ten minutes if you really want to impress yourself
  • The whipped cream is optional until you try it with whipped cream, then it's basically mandatory

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