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Barbary Coast
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...
Simon Sedgley
6th February at 14:44
'Serious' indeed. The combination of Scotch and gin give it a lovely gentle bite.
6th January at 04:06
This, the Bird of Paradise, and the Pink Squirrel inspired me to create something a little less sweet and a shade smokier, which I'm currently calling the Mexican Fox Squirrel: 1 1/4 oz Montelobos Espadin Mezcal, 1/2 oz Tempus Fugit creme de cacao, 1/2 oz Tempus Fugit creme de noyaux, 1 1/2 oz cream (I used Country Crock non-dairy whipping cream, but regular whipping cream is fine, too). Shaken with a ground nutmeg garnish.
2nd November 2025 at 16:46
No one I have given this cocktail to has been able to identify any of the individual ingredients.... but they all live it!
6th February at 14:16
We agree that it is not enough to simply sip on a cocktail; one must actually live it. Your friends sound like a lot of fun. Cheers.
27th October 2025 at 16:37
In my opinion, cognac or gin is more suitable for cream and cacao liqueur than any whisky. 🤷♂️
13th September 2025 at 15:14
This one ended up suffering a bit by comparison as I had the Bird of Paradise prior, which I liked more. This is still good, the flavors mix well together with the cream, but the tequila in the Bird of Paradise just hit better plus the added nuttiness.
16th May 2025 at 19:15
Such a versatile and delicious drink... perfect for almost every occasion.
8th April 2024 at 04:02
Back in the late '70s I was enthralled by a couple of creamy cocktails, Mrs. Bailey's Bush (50/50 on the rocks) and a Dirty Mother (tequila, Kahlúa and cream). Barbary Coast reminds me how good those were yet how much more subtle and sophisticated they could have been. Exceptional drink.
24th December 2023 at 15:01
Christmas Eve afternoon sipping one. A much better, more elegant and sophisticated , less sweet alternative to the ubiquitous Baileys.
28th May 2023 at 11:08
Fresh nice cocktail. I will go for a fairly short shake to avoid too much dilution.
20th January 2022 at 03:55
Perfect evening cocktail. Was not as sweet as I was expecting which is a big plus. Loved the layering of flavours. Definitely agree that the nutmeg is must.
7th July 2021 at 00:34
I was a bit dubious about gin, cream and chocolate in one drink- but this is really good! Fresh nutmeg on top is a must.
28th April 2021 at 23:29
A rich, creamy drink with layered flavors and a delightful bite.
7th March 2023 at 13:03
It is exactly that.
13th March 2021 at 23:08
Like eggnog's cooler, lighter cousin. The interplay of the gin with the other ingredients makes this cream drink eminently sippable and not at all desserty.