Barbary Coast

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Discerning Drinkers (105 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Photographed in a

Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz

Garnish:

Dust with freshly grated nutmeg

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

1 fl oz Blended Scotch whisky
1/2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3/4 fl oz Dutch Cacao white crème de cacao
3/4 fl oz Single cream / half-and-half
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Review:

Cream and a touch of rich chocolate smooth scotch whisky and gin without smothering them. This may be a creamy drink but it remains 'serious' and far from being a sweetie.

History:

A Prohibition-era cocktail (1920-1933) of unknown origin, the term Barbary Coast referred to a nine-block area was cantered around Pacific Street (now Pacific Avenue) between Montgomery and Stockton Streets, which during the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries was a red-light district popular with sailors.

Nutrition:

One serving of Barbary Coast contains 206 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 21.13% alc./vol. (42.26° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol
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