Loaded with chocolate & cherry flavours this Bourbon Black Forest Cocktail is deeply warming and pleasantly sweet. It’s a particularly stylish winter drink.
It would go well with a slice of Black Forest yule log.
This Bourbon Black Forest Cocktail is deeply warming and pleasantly sweet. In truth it’s all that is really needed to go alongside a cosy fire and fleecy blankets on a dark and chilly winter’s night. This Black Forest drink is equally well served as an adults-only dessert or a comforting nightcap.
This drink is a recipe that I’ve been desperate to share for quite some time and it’s perfect winter fodder.
Ingredients notes
The name Black Forest cocktail is a bit of a give-away here. You surely won’t be surprised to hear that alongside the (paid link) bourbon I’ve incorporated (paid link) cherry brandy and (paid link) chocolate liqueur.
Instructions
The three ingredients are all shaken together with ice and poured into a small glass containing a maraschino cocktail cherry….
… then there’s a delicate float of cream with a scattering of grated chocolate to top it off…
I know! It’s like Christmas has come early… or late depending how far into winter we are when you are reading this.
Find more winter cocktails:
As if this Black Forest drink were not enough, I have plenty more wintery drinks to entice you with:
📖 Recipe
Bourbon Black Forest Cocktail
Ingredients
- 60 ml/ 4 tablespoon bourbon
- 20 ml/ 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cherry brandy
- 15 ml/ 1 tablespoon brown creme de cacoa
- 5 ml/ 1 teaspoon Kahlua
To garnish
- float of cream (double/ heavy)
- maraschino cherries
- grated chocolate/ cocoa powder
Instructions
- Put a cherry into each cocktail glass
- Put a handful of ice into a cocktail shaker or jug then add all of the alcohol
- Stir for 20 seconds then strain into the glasses
- Float a little double cream over the top of the cocktail (see notes)
- Sprinkle with grated chocolate or a little sieved cocoa powder
- Serve immediately
Olga
This looks tasty! These are absolutely mouth watering! It will quickly disappear in our house, very tasty and flavorful!
Jane Saunders
Thanks Olga.
Dana
I’m not familiar with double cream. What is it and where do i find it?
Jane Saunders
Hi Dana. What country are you in? In the UK double cream is 48% fat – the equivalent found in the US is heavy cream. It can be whipped to thicken it if recipes require and it should be available from a regular supermarket.
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
Dear oh lord could I do with (at least) one of these now. February. mmmm……
Jane Saunders
…just about mid-way through January. Make a date with your cocktail shaker for Feb 1st?
Miranda
This looks like my kind of cocktail! Yummy!
Jane Saunders
Enjoy Miranda!