Snake Juice
Created by Alec Espiritu
Snake Juice is inspired by Tom Haverford's drink in Parks and Rec. The show gives no recipe, so this gin, dark rum and coffee liqueur version is my take.
- 3 min
- Wine glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 76 out of 100
- Bitter
- 82 out of 100
- Herbal
- 27 out of 100
- Smoky
- 41 out of 100
- Boozy
- 63 out of 100
How to make a Snake Juice
To make a Snake Juice, shake with ice and strain into a wine glass: 1 oz gin, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz Kahlua, 1 oz espresso and ¼ oz simple syrup.
You'll need
- Gin1 oz
- Dark rum1 oz
- Kahlua1 oz
- Espresso1 oz
- Simple syrup¼ oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Shake the gin, dark rum, Kahlua, espresso and simple syrup with ice until cold.
- 2
Strain into a brandy snifter.
- 3
Use strong coffee or espresso that has cooled, so it does not water the drink down.
The story
I tried recreating Snake Juice, Tom Haverford's drink from Parks and Rec (Season 3, Episode 13, "The Fight"). The show never gives a recipe, only that it is a Kahlua-style liquor made from various alcohols, sugar and coffee, so this is my best guess and not an official recipe. I used gin, dark rum, Kahlua and strong coffee, which is the mix fans most often cite. The real one is 140 proof, and this is much lighter. Start with the simple syrup at 1/4 oz and add more only if you want it sweeter. For a lighter drink, use 1/2 oz each of gin and rum and 2 oz of coffee.
Snake Juice questions
What's in a Snake Juice?
1 oz gin, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz Kahlua, 1 oz espresso and ¼ oz simple syrup.
How do you make a Snake Juice?
Shake with ice and strain into a wine glass: gin, dark rum, Kahlua, espresso and simple syrup.
What does a Snake Juice taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Snake Juice?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
How many standard drinks is a Snake Juice?
About 1½ US standard drinks: it has about 30 ml of pure alcohol, and one US standard drink is 14 grams (about 18 ml).
Should a Snake Juice be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: simple syrup needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make a Snake Juice without dark rum?
Yes: use light rum for dark rum.
Who invented the Snake Juice?
I tried recreating Snake Juice, Tom Haverford's drink from Parks and Rec (Season 3, Episode 13, "The Fight").