Cocktails under 'Liqueur'
Tuaca is an Italian brandy-based liqueur with sweet flavours of vanilla and orange. You’ll love the Dramatic Martini for its combination of orange and herbs, and the hint of hazelnut from the Baileys. This cocktail is the colour of milky coffee.
INGREDIENTS:
- 30ml (1 oz) Tuaca liqueur
- 30ml (1 oz) Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 30ml (1 oz) Grand Marnier
- 30ml (1 oz) milk
EQUIPMENT:
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Chilled Martini glass
MIXING METHOD:
Fill the shaker with ice and add all the ingredients. Shake, and then strain into the glass. Garnish with a dusting nutmeg.
August 16th, 2007
The BMW is quite strong but easy to drink. Its mellow, creamy texture is perfect to round off a meal.
INGREDIENTS:
- 30ml (1 oz) Malibu coconut rum liqueur
- 30ml (1 oz) Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 30ml (1 oz) whisky
EQUIPMENT:
MIXING METHOD:
Fill a shaker with ice and pour in all the ingredients. Shake, and then strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a spring of mint. You could also serve the BMW in a Martini glass, but without ice cubes.
August 14th, 2007
This warm and creamy cocktail reminds me of orange-flavoured chocolate. It is heaven for anyone with a sweet tooth. Serve it really well chilled to bring out the full complexity of he flavours.
INGREDIENTS:
- 20ml (2/3 oz) curacao
- 20ml (2/3 oz) Irish cream liqueur
- 20ml (2/3 oz) brown creme de cacao
- 4 pieces candied orange peel
- 2 tbsp single cream
EQUIPMENT:
- Blender
- Strainer
- Chilled Martini glass
MIXING METHOD:
Mix all the ingredients in the blender and then strain into the chilled Martini glass. If you prefer, you could serve it over ice in a tumbler.
August 14th, 2007
This cocktail, named after the American B-52 bombers, is the original layered cocktail. Its three distinct layers not only taste great, but look great too.
INGREDIENTS:
- 20ml (2/3 oz) Kahlua coffee liqueur
- 20ml (2/3 oz) chilled Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 20ml (2/3 oz) Grand Marnier
EQUIPMENT:
- Bar spoon
- Shot glass or tumbler
MIXING METHOD:
Pour the Kahlua into the glass. Rest the tip of the bar spoon against the inside of the glass, back or bowl uppermost. Slowly pour the Baileys and then the Grand Marnier over the spoon to create the layers.
August 14th, 2007
