This recipe originally appeared on my other site Simply Whisked.
What I love about pink squirrel cocktail
We’ve already made it to the second cocktail in The Supper Club Series. No surprise there though. We do like a cocktail or two here in Wisconsin. While the brandy old fashioned is more of a Wisconsin staple, the pink squirrel, isn’t quite as ubiquitous throughout the state, but it is still a supper club classic.
It’s actually an ice cream cocktail, very similar to a brandy alexander, but not quite as strong. And, definitely a different color. It’s a pretty little cocktail to sip as an after dinner drink or if you’re in the mood for dessert in cocktail form.
Here’s what you’ll need to make them
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- White creme de cacao
- Vanilla ice cream
How do you make pink squirrels?
Mise en place. Since you’re working with a frozen ingredient, I recommend getting everything ready and measured before you begin to blend. Rim your glasses, get your ingredients all in one place and be ready to pour and serve once your pink squirrels are blended.
Blend your ingredients. Combine all your ingredients in the blender. I normally add my liquid first to make things blender more easily. Blend until everything is smooth and uniform in color.
The texture will not be super thick like a milkshake (more like a super cold, frothy cocktail). If you want your pink squirrels to be thicker, I would suggest adding an additional scoop or two of ice cream before you blend.
FAQs and tips on making pink squirrel cocktails
Where was the pink squirrel invented?
It was originally made at Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This unique drink dates back to the 1950s.
What can you substitute for creme de noyaux?
If you are unable to find this liqueur, you can substitute amaretto or another almond liqueur.
Other delicious frozen cocktails you should try
Pink Squirrel
Ingredients
- 3 ounces creme de noyaux
- 3 ounces white creme de cacao
- 4 – 5 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Sprinkles, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim coupe glasses with sprinkles. Set aside.
- In a blender, combine ingredients and blend until smooth and uniform in color.
- Pour into rimmed glasses and serve immediately.
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