DRAMBUIE COCKTAIL FOR BURNS NIGHT: THE COFFEE CRÈME
This Drambuie cocktail combines the namesake Scottish whisky liqueur with coffee, creating a particularly good-looking drink with a well-rounded flavour featuring undertones of honey and chocolate. The coffee crème is a fantastic option for a Burns Night cocktail but this Drambuie drink can also be enjoyed throughout autumn and winter, especially over Christmas and Hogmanay.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Alcoholic Drink
Cuisine: British, Scottish
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 243kcal
- 30 ml Drambuie
- 20 ml Espresso coffee hot, freshly brewed
- 20 ml Scottish whisky
- 10 ml Crème de Cacao brown
- 15 ml Single cream 18% fat content
Put a large handful of ice into a mixing jug and pour in the alcohol and coffee.
Stir briskly for 30 seconds to chill, blend and dilute the ingredients.
Strain into an empty rocks glass or short tumbler.
Fill the glass up to the top with ice.
Slowly pour the cream over the ice cubes so that it floats on top
Serve immediately.
- Use plenty of ice when mixing this cocktail and when filling up the glass after pouring it. This Drambuie cocktail begs to be served ice cold.
- To ensure the best coffee flavour use freshly brewed espresso coffee.
- Use 8-10g ground espresso and brew it in a coffee machine to produce a 20ml shot of espresso. It’s the perfect strength for this Drambuie and coffee cocktail.
- Add the cream at the point of serving and pour it slowly over an ice cube to allow it to float over the top of the drink.
- Avoid pouring the cream quickly and don’t pour directly into the liquid as there is a risk it will sink.
- Not sure whether to float the cream or mix it in? Float the cream on top but serve the cocktail with a small spoon alongside so guests can elect to mix the cream into their Drambuie drinks if desired.
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 38mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.03mg