Cocktail
Pink Squirrel
How to make a Pink Squirrel: the creamy pink dessert cocktail of creme de noyaux, white cacao liqueur and cream. Nutty, sweet and nostalgic.
4 minPrep time
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1Serving(s)
The Pink Squirrel is a nostalgic dessert cocktail from the American Midwest. Creme de noyaux gives it the delicate pink color and a nutty almond aroma that tastes wonderfully creamy together with cacao liqueur and cream.
Instructions
- Add creme de noyaux, white cacao liqueur and cream to a shaker.
- Shake vigorously with plenty of ice for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately.
Garnish: Chocolate shavings
Pro tip: For an especially creamy version you can use a scoop of vanilla ice cream instead of cream and blend everything in the blender.
Frequently asked questions
What is creme de noyaux?
Creme de noyaux is a pink almond liqueur made from apricot or peach kernels that gives the Pink Squirrel its color and nutty aroma.
Where does the Pink Squirrel come from?
The drink comes from Wisconsin in the USA and was a popular dessert cocktail in the 1950s and 1960s.
Can I make it as an ice cream version?
Yes, replace the cream with vanilla ice cream and blend everything in the blender. This turns the Pink Squirrel into a creamy shake.
Ingredients
- Creme de noyaux (almond liqueur, pink)3 cl
- White cacao liqueur (creme de cacao)3 cl
- Cream3 cl
- Chocolate shavings1 tsp
- Ice cubesas needed
