Barbary Coast

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Speakeasy Coupe 8.5oz
Ingredients:
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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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.

Allergens:


Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Single cream/half-and-half – Dairy

Strength & taste guide:


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:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 19.26% alc./vol. (38.52° proof)
  • 17.3 grams of pure alcohol
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