Almond Joy
Amaretto and white creme de cacao folded into cream for a shaken, candy-bar dessert drink. Tastes exactly like its chocolate-almond namesake.
7% ABVLightCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
280 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Amaretto½ oz
- Cream2 oz
- Crème de Cacao½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Almond Joy close to the original.
Instead of Amaretto
- Frangelico— hazelnut instead of almond
- Orgeat— zero-proof almond swap
Instead of Cream
- Half-and-Half— lighter
- Heavy Cream— richer
Instead of Crème de Cacao
- Chocolate Liqueur— richer chocolate
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Amaretto, cacao, and cream taste like candy — echo it with coconut and chocolate:
- Coconut macaroons
- Chocolate-dipped almonds
- Toasted coconut chips
- Fudge brownie squares
Similar taste
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