Cream
- Creams & dairy
- Non-alcoholic
Cream is the fattiest part of milk, separated and sold in several styles defined by fat content: from light or single cream, around 18%, to whipping cream, around 35%, up to heavy or double cream. It tastes sweet and milky and has a velvety texture. Cocktails usually call for fresh whipping cream, shaken with ice in drinks such as the Alexander, or lightly whipped and floated on top of an Irish Coffee.
Also known as: Fresh cream, Heavy cream, Lightly whipped cream, Whipping cream
Used in 12 cocktails.
Cocktails where it is essential (10)
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IBA
Alexander
Velvety, rich, dessert-like.
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Angel's Delight
Sweet, creamy layers.
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Baltimore Egg Nogg
The festive nog, with Madeira.
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Golden Cadillac
Velvety, golden, dessert-like.
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Golden Dream
Creamy, sunny, orange-kissed.
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IBA
Grasshopper
Mint, cocoa, velvet.
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IBA
Irish Coffee
Hot below, cool above.
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King Alfonso
Coffee and cream, layered.
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IBA
Ramos Fizz
Citrus and blossom, cloud-soft.
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White Russian
Coffee, cream, late-night comfort.