Grizzly Bear
The Grizzly Bear is a medium creamy cocktail, sweet and creamy on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 87 out of 100
- Bitter
- 52 out of 100
- Herbal
- 56 out of 100
- Creamy
- 87 out of 100
- Boozy
- 43 out of 100
How to make a Grizzly Bear
To make a Grizzly Bear, build over ice in a highball glass: ½ oz Amaretto, ½ oz Jägermeister, ½ oz Kahlua and 1⅓ oz milk.
You'll need
- Amaretto½ oz
- Jägermeister½ oz
- Kahlua½ oz
- Milk1⅓ oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in amaretto, Jägermeister, Kahlua and milk.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Amaretto, Jägermeister and Kahlua only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Grizzly Bear questions
What does a Grizzly Bear taste like?
Mostly sweet and creamy. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Grizzly Bear?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Grizzly Bear and an Oatmeal Cookie?
Both use Jägermeister and Kahlua. The Grizzly Bear adds Amaretto and milk, while the Oatmeal Cookie uses Baileys irish cream, Butterscotch schnapps and Goldschlager. The Oatmeal Cookie is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Grizzly Bear in?
A highball glass.