Amaretto and Cream
The Amaretto and Cream is a medium creamy cocktail, creamy and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Fruity
- 36 out of 100
- Bitter
- 20 out of 100
- Creamy
- 89 out of 100
- Boozy
- 32 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto and Cream
To make an Amaretto and Cream, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz Amaretto and 1½ oz light cream.
You'll need
- Amaretto1½ oz
- Light cream1½ oz
Instructions
- 1
Add amaretto and light cream to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Why shake? Light cream blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
Amaretto and Cream questions
What does an Amaretto and Cream taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly creamy and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 10% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Amaretto and Cream?
About 10% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Amaretto and Cream and an Almond Joy?
Both use Amaretto and light cream. The Almond Joy uses Creme de Cacao.
Should an Amaretto and Cream be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: light cream needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve an Amaretto and Cream in?
A cocktail glass.