Creamy
Drinks All Bartenders Should Know
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White
Russian |
The
name of this drink comes from the war between the White Russians
and the Red Army in the Russian Civil war of 1918 to 1921.
Glass: Highball
1 ounce of vodka
1 ounce of coffee liqueur
3 ounces of half & half
Mixing Method: Build then shake softly.
Garnish: None.
Note: Omit the cream and you’ve made a Black Russian.
There are many variations concerning the measurement portions.
There’s supposed to be more vodka than coffee liqueur, but
I’ve found over the years that people like a balance between
the two. You can also replace the cream with milk, soy, or anything
that fits your creamy diet. Also, know that Kahlúa is the
most popular coffee liqueur and you’re only supposed to
use it if a guest calls for it. By default, most bars will have
a cheaper coffee liqueur that they want you to use.
White
Russian/Coffee Liqueur Family
Black
Russian: vodka and coffee liqueur.
Kahlúa and Cream: Kahlúa and half
& half.
Sombrero: coffee liqueur and half & half
built.
Angel Tip: Layered shot of coffee liqueur and
cream.
Smith & Kerns (sometimes spelled Kearns):
coffee liqueur, half & half, and a splash of soda water on
top.
Smith & Wesson: vodka, coffee liqueur, half
& half, and a splash of soda water on top.
Colorado Bulldog: vodka, coffee liqueur, half
& half, and a splash of cola on top in a tall glass.
Mind Eraser: vodka, coffee liqueur in a rocks
glass of ice with soda water on top then you quickly suck it down.
Dirty Mother: brandy and coffee liqueur.
Dirty White Mother: brandy , coffee liqueur,
and half & half shaken.
Separator: brandy, coffee liqueur, and half &
half built.
Toasted Almond: amaretto, coffee liqueur, and
half & half.
Roasted Toasted Almond: vodka, amaretto, coffee
liqueur, and half & half.
Brave Bull: coffee liqueur and tequila.
Girl Scout Cookie: coffee liqueur, white crème
de menthe, and half & half.
Mudslide
Glass:
Can come in many glasses because it can be made many ways.
1 ounce of vodka
1/2 ounce of coffee liqueur
1/2 ounce Irish cream
Fill with half & half
Mixing Method: Many ways.
Garnish: Sometimes chocolate syrup and whipped cream for the frozen
variety.
Note: As you can see, the Mudslide is just a White Russian
with Irish cream added. The most popular Irish cream is Baileys
Irish cream. A Mudslide on the rocks can be made in a tall, Collins,
or Old-fashioned glass. When frozen, you can use cream, but some
establishments use vanilla ice cream or a pourable ice cream mix.
Almost every chain restaurant and bar has a spin-off Mudslides.
Many twirl chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring and
add whipped cream and a cherry. Mudslide Martinis can be made
with two ounces of cream then shaken and strained.
Mudslide
Family
Orgasm:
amaretto, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream (some places add a little
cream).
Screaming Orgasm:
vodka, amaretto, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream (some places
add a little cream).
B-52 Bomber (also just called a B-52):
Shot layered with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and Grand Marnier.
Blow Job:
Shot layered with coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and whipped cream.
Nutty Irishman:
Irish cream, Frangelico, and half & half.
Russian Quaalude: vodka, Irish cream, and Frangelico
shaken and strained as a shot.
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Bushwhacker
(also spelled Bushwacker) |
Glass:
Whatever frozen glass you are using.
11/2 ounces dark rum
1 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
1 ounce of coconut cream
2 ounces of half & half
Mixing Method: Blended.
Note: Understand that this is the basic foundation recipe
for a Bushwhacker. The main thing to know is that it will have
a creamy coconut taste. Some bartenders add Irish cream and amaretto.
The most popular coconut cream is Coco Lopez. Some guests like
more of this ingredient and some less. Some bars do not have the
budget for Coco Lopez and will substitute piña colada mix
or add coconut rum to get the coconut taste into the drink. It
can also be made with ice cream.
Chocolate
Martini
Glass:
Martini
1 ounce vodka
1 ounce white or dark crème de cocoa
2 ounces of half & half
Mixing Method: Shake then strain.
Garnish: Can be rimmed with cocoa powder, sprinkled with chocolate
shavings, insides swirled with chocolate syrup or anything in
your imagination.
Note: Understand that this is a basic Chocolate Martini recipe
and that every establishment has their signature version. You
can use different flavored vodkas such as vanilla and different
chocolate liqueurs, including white chocolate liqueur.
Personally, like to rim it in hot chocolate powder because it’s
sweeter than cocoa powder then squirt a little chocolate syrup
in the bottom. Then with a drinking straw dip it into the chocolate
and pull up about 6-8 chocolate lines straight up the glass. You
can do it really fast by twisting the stem around with the fingers
on one hand and pull up the chocolate lines with the other hand.
A clear or milky looking Martini looks awesome with this presentation.
Chocolate
Martini/Chocolate Liqueur Family
Brandy
Alexander: brandy, white crème de cocoa and half
& half if up or on the rocks and can be blended with ice cream.
Gets a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Grasshopper: green crème de menthe, white
crème de cocoa, and half & half.
Golden Cadillac: white crème de cocoa,
Galliano, and half & half.
Banshee: white crème de cocoa, banana
liqueur, and half & half.
Pink Squirrel: white crème de cocoa, crème
de noya (noyaux) and half & half.
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Creamsicle |
Glass:
Tall or frozen.
1 ounce vanilla vodka
1/2 ounce triple sec
Fill with orange juice and half & half.
Mixing Method: Shake or build and roll.
Garnish: None. Some will add whip cream.
Note: You can vary this recipe by replacing the vanilla vodka
for vanilla schnapps, Licor 43, or anything else with a vanilla
taste. The main concern is to have a balance of vanilla, orange,
and cream.
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Nuts
& Berries |
Glass: Rocks.
1 ounce raspberry liqueur
1 ounce Francelico
2 ounces of half & half.
Mixing Method: Shake or build and roll.
Garnish: None.
The
Top Creamy Drinks You Must Know
B-52
Blow Job
Brandy Alexander
Chocolate Martini
Grasshopper
Kahlúa
& Cream
Mudslide
Orgasm
Sombrero
White Russian
