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A creamy Retro Pink Squirrel Cocktail with Almond served in a coupe glass and garnished with a maraschino cherry.

Creamy Retro Pink Squirrel Cocktail with Almond

A delightful throwback to a more playful era of cocktails, the Pink Squirrel is a creamy, dessert-like drink. This version emphasizes a nutty almond flavor from crème de noyaux, perfectly balanced with white crème de cacao and rich heavy cream for a velvety, nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ice cubes
  • 1 Maraschino cherry or shaved almonds, for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Strainer
  • Coupe or martini glass

Method
 

  1. Place your coupe or martini glass in the freezer to chill for at least 10-15 minutes.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with fresh ice cubes.
  3. Pour the crème de noyaux, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream over the ice in the shaker.
  4. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. The outside of the shaker should become completely frosted.
  5. Immediately strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with a single maraschino cherry or a sprinkle of shaved almonds and serve right away.

Notes

For the best results, use high-quality liqueurs and fresh, cold heavy cream. A vigorous shake is essential to achieve the signature frothy, velvety texture. Variations include the 'Flying Squirrel' (add 1 oz of vodka or light rum) or blending all ingredients with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a boozy milkshake. If you can't find crème de noyaux, Amaretto with a drop of grenadine for color is a good substitute.