This almond joy cocktail recipe is dangerously delicious. It is so good, you will need to remind yourself to sip it and not chug it. It’s that good.
The combination of the 4 ingredients is balanced and delicious that you may forget it’s a cocktail and treat it like a milk shake. It is so smooth and has an unbelievable taste.
I will quote Christopher when he first tasted this cocktail: “I could chug this.”
Yes. Me too.
And as a perk, you can use up your Halloween candy by making this cocktail! 🙂
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How to make this cocktail
Pre-pre-step
Gather your cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass and two martini glasses.
After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the shaker.
Pre-step
Open a Halloween sized almond joy candy bar and crush it in a bowl. Take some of the pieces of the candy bar and attach them to half of the rim of both glasses.
The reason you only garnish half the rim is the open space leaves a place so you can sip easily and nibble the candy bar pieces when you want.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – creme de cacao, almond liqueur, coconut rum and light cream.
Step two
Measure 2 ounces of almond liqueur. I use Amaretto.
Step three
Measure 2 ounces of creme de cacao.
Step four
Measure 1 ounce coconut rum.
Step five
Measure 4 ounces of light cream or half and half.
Step six
Cap shaker and shake the almond joy cocktail for 20 seconds. Strain and divide the cocktail between the two candy rimmed martini glasses.
It looks good, doesn’t it?
The vertical view!
Here’s the overhead view for your viewing pleasure.
Yum.
Now, I keep repeating to myself, “I will not chug, I will nut chug.”
You see? I’m civilized.
I hope you enjoyed this almond joy cocktail recipe and will make it soon. Please leave me a comment and rating if you do! It is greatly appreciated.
Other potentially dangerous cocktails
- Long Island iced tea – This cocktail has a lot of booze in it
- Frozen mudslide – Frozen and scrumptious that you may drink it like a shake
- Brandy Alexander – This cocktail reminds me of this almond joy drink since it’s smooth and delicious
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!
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Almond Joy Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounce Amaretto liqueur
- 2 ounce Creme de Cacao
- 1 ounce coconut rum
- 4 ounces light cream
Garnish
- 1 small Almond Joy candy bar (crushed in pieces for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush Almond Joy candy bar and with your fingers, attach pieces to half of both rims of the glasses1 small Almond Joy candy bar
- Fill cocktail shaker half way with ice
- Add Amaretto, Creme de Cacao, coconut rum and cream2 ounce Amaretto liqueur, 2 ounce Creme de Cacao, 1 ounce coconut rum, 4 ounces light cream
- Cap shaker and shake 20 seconds and (strain) divide between both glasses
- Sip, don’t chug
- Smile
- Enjoy
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Nutrition
First published May 2016
Vince
Very very…yummy indeed…
Elaine
Thanks Vince!!
It is. Too yummy! Beware!
xo,
Elaine
Joyce
Wow. I can see why you named it dangerous!
Elaine
Thanks Joyce. 🙂
Lisa Bynum
Girl, I wish I could kiss you right now! Almond Joys are my all time favorite candies. I’ve even cut a deal with my kids for their Halloween candy. I am so making this!!
Elaine
Lol! And I’d smooch you right back Lisa! I love both Almond Joy and Mounds bars! 🙂
Dannii
I love a creamy cocktail, especially at Christmas time. Definitely going to have to give this a try.
Elaine
So delicious Dannii! Thank you!
Valentina
You had me at “milkshake!” 😀 Seriously, this sounds and looks SO yummy. And I’m loving your cocktail glasses!
Elaine
Thank you Valentina! I appreciate it. (The short one is from Crate and Barrel)
Traci
Ok, I’m super duper craving this and it’s not even noon yet LOL. This looks and sounds so scrumptious Elaine! How cute is it that you use an Almond Joy candy bar?! Thanks for sharing this with us…just pinned! 🙂
Elaine
Thanks Traci! It’s sooooo delicious!
Edyta at Eating European
Oh my God! This looks beyond delicious. When I was young back in Poland we would mix coconut rum with milk! It was such an awesome treat. But your cocktail is something from a totally different level. I try not to drink cocktails now because of the calories, but you got me, Elaine… I need to go shopping for all the ingredients.
Elaine
Hehe Edyta! I don’t think the calories count on the weekends! 😉
Beth Neels
Almond Joy was, and is my favorite candy bar! I bet this cocktail is amazing!
Elaine
It really is Beth! Thanks so much!
frugal hausfrau
Oh my gosh, this has everything good in the world in it!! And this is so perfect for Halloween. 🙂
Mollie
Elaine
Thanks Frugal!! It’s so scrumptious!
mimi rippee
Yum. I have a hard time with these, because a good creamy cocktail like this is way better than any cake or cookie to me.I just invented on the other night – equal parts Rumchata and Buttershots – over ice. tastes like Christmas. You’re welcome.
Elaine
Mmm. That sounds good Mimi! Thanks for your comment! 🙂
Bridget
Oh my god! I don’t even like Almond Joy, but This. Is. Delicious! Thank you!
Elaine
Thanks so much Bridget! I appreciate it!
Mindy
Smooth and creamy just the right balance of flavors!
Elaine
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Mindy! It’s one of my decadent favorites!
Fannie
How much do you use to make a pitcher? Say 6 drinks.
Elaine
Hi Frannie, for 6 drinks I’d switch out the cream for milk. Here are the amounts – 6 ounces Amaretto, 6 ounces creme de cacao, 3 ounces coconut rum and 12 ounces cream (or milk – because that is a lot of cream) Hope you like the recipe!
Kate
So good, easy to make, and a real treat. A fun signature drink for those who prefer sweeter rather than boozy drinks.
Elaine
Thanks so much Kate. That’s how I feel about it. Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate it. I really appreciate it.