Scooter
The Scooter is a strong brandy creamy cocktail, sweet and creamy on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 81 out of 100
- Fruity
- 45 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Creamy
- 78 out of 100
- Boozy
- 57 out of 100
How to make a Scooter
To make a Scooter, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz brandy, 1 oz Amaretto and 1 oz light cream.
You'll need
- Brandy1 oz
- Amaretto1 oz
- Light cream1 oz
Instructions
- 1
Add brandy, amaretto and light cream to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
Why shake? Light cream blends in smoothly only with a hard shake.
Scooter questions
What does a Scooter taste like?
Mostly sweet and creamy. It's a strong drink at about 17% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Scooter?
About 17% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Scooter and a Brandy Alexander?
Both use brandy and light cream. The Scooter adds Amaretto, while the Brandy Alexander uses Creme de Cacao and nutmeg. Both are shaken, but the Scooter goes in a cocktail glass and the Brandy Alexander in a rocks glass.
Should a Scooter be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: light cream needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve a Scooter in?
A cocktail glass.