Goat’s Delight

Dry cherry spirit and grape brandy share the base of a creamy shaken cocktail. Small almond-syrup and absinthe accents add detail without turning the kirsch component into a sweet cherry liqueur.

pale opaque ivory Goat’s Delight in a coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie
  • 30 ml Brandy
  • 10 ml Pasteurized heavy cream
  • 1 dash Almond orgeat syrup, non-alcoholic
  • 1 dash Absinthe

Instructions

  1. Measure dry kirsch cherry eau-de-vie, brandy, cream, almond orgeat and absinthe into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.