Amaretto Shake
The Amaretto Shake is a medium brandy creamy cocktail, sweet and creamy on the palate. Blended and served in a highball glass.
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 92 out of 100
- Fruity
- 45 out of 100
- Bitter
- 26 out of 100
- Creamy
- 78 out of 100
- Boozy
- 51 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto Shake
To make an Amaretto Shake, blend with ice and pour into a highball glass: 2 oz chocolate ice-cream, 2 oz brandy and 2 oz Amaretto.
You'll need
- Chocolate ice-cream2 oz
- Brandy2 oz
- Amaretto2 oz
Instructions
- 1
Add chocolate ice-cream, brandy and amaretto to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a highball glass.
Why blend? Blending chocolate ice-cream and brandy with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Amaretto Shake questions
What does an Amaretto Shake taste like?
Mostly sweet and creamy. It's a medium drink at about 15% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Amaretto Shake?
About 15% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Amaretto Shake and a Scooter?
Both use brandy and Amaretto. The Amaretto Shake adds chocolate ice-cream, while the Scooter uses light cream. The Amaretto Shake is blended and served in a highball glass; the Scooter is shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve an Amaretto Shake in?
A highball glass.