Tennessee Mud
The Tennessee Mud is a medium whiskey cocktail, bitter and sweet on the palate. Heated and served in a mug.
- 6 min
- Mug
- Heated
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 67 out of 100
- Fruity
- 20 out of 100
- Bitter
- 93 out of 100
- Smoky
- 58 out of 100
- Boozy
- 46 out of 100
How to make a Tennessee Mud
To make a Tennessee Mud, heat gently and pour into a mug: 8 oz coffee, 4 oz jack daniels, 4 oz Amaretto and whipped cream.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Brew the coffee.
- 3
Pour it into the warmed mug.
- 4
Add Jack Daniels and amaretto, adding the alcohol last so it stays in the drink.
- 5
Stir gently.
- 6
Float whipped cream on top: pour it gently over the back of a spoon so it sits on the surface, without stirring.
Why heat it gently? Milk, cream and chocolate scorch if they boil, and adding the alcohol last keeps it from cooking off.
Tennessee Mud questions
What does a Tennessee Mud taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly bitter and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Tennessee Mud?
About 14% ABV after mixing, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Tennessee Mud and an Irish Coffee?
Both use coffee, jack daniels and whipped cream. The Tennessee Mud adds Amaretto, while the Irish Coffee uses simple syrup. The Tennessee Mud 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 Tennessee Mud in?
A mug.