
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Amaretto· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Frangelico — hazelnut instead of almond, Orgeat — zero-proof almond swap
- Cream· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Half-and-Half — lighter, Heavy Cream — richer
- Crème de Cacao· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: 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




