Midnight Over Tennessee

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (31 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Tennessee whiskey
12 oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur
12 oz Dark crème de cacao liqueur
12 oz Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe
12 oz Single cream/half-and-half
× 1 1 serving
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Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of chocolate powder.

How to make:

  1. SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  3. Separately, SHAKE cream and crème de menthe (no ice) and carefully pour over cocktail to layer.

Garnish:

  1. Dust with chocolate powder.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Single cream/half-and-half - Dairy

Review:

A great looking tasty dessert cocktail. Whiskey, coffee and chocolate sipped through a layer of minty cream.

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History:

Created in 2006 by Leon Edwards at Restaurant Bar & Grill, Manchester, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Midnight Over Tennessee contains 296 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 21.69% alc./vol. (21.69° proof)
  • 26 grams of pure alcohol

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Ruth Harvey’s Avatar Ruth Harvey
27th July at 14:13
Reminiscing about my mint choc chip icecream fuelled youth! In a good way.
29th August at 14:37
Thank you!!
Sean Baron’s Avatar Sean Baron
22nd December 2022 at 05:30
Oh wow!! This is so delicious!
29th August at 14:38
Thank you so much!!
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
13th January 2022 at 05:09
This was an excellent dessert drink. All the favlours work well together with nothing overpowering. Had a little issue with getting the float just right, but it worked and was delicious.
29th August at 14:39
Thank you!! Yes you need to give the cream and menthe a little shake or stir!