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Barbary Coast

Barbary Coast

Classic

Gin, scotch, crème de cacao, and cream.

CreamyClassicVintageSweet
3 minEasyBalanced

Creamy chocolate and malty scotch under a juniper lift, with a smooth, dessert-like finish. Rich, unusual, and surprisingly balanced.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz London Dry Gin
  • 0.75 oz Scotch Whisky
  • 0.75 oz White Crème De Cacao Creme
  • 0.75 oz Heavy Cream
  • Grated nutmeg · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the gin, scotch, crème de cacao, and cream to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake until well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe.

  4. 4

    Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.

The Story

The Barbary Coast is a Prohibition-era cocktail named for the notorious San Francisco waterfront district and is found in classic bar books such as the Savoy Cocktail Book. Its odd mix of gin and scotch with cream and chocolate liqueur makes it a curiosity.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Grated nutmeg