Description
Classic Canadian dirty snowman combines whimsical winter cocktail charm with creamy vodka indulgence. Guests will enjoy this playful drink that blends chocolate liqueur, milk, and playful marshmallow garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (237 ml) hot chocolate
- 2 ounces (59 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 ounces (59 ml) chocolate liqueur (such as Tippy Cow or Mozart)
- ½ cup (118 ml) vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Select a tall, clear glass that accentuates the beverage’s layered composition and visual allure.
- Layering Foundation: Cascade Baileys Irish Cream along the glass interior, allowing it to form a smooth, undisturbed base for subsequent ingredient placement.
- Liqueur Stratification: Delicately introduce chocolate liqueur atop the Baileys, maintaining a crisp, distinct separation between liquid layers.
- Temperature Integration: Pour steaming hot chocolate over the liqueur layers, preserving the intricate stratification while creating a rich, warming foundation.
- Textural Contrast: Nestle a generous scoop of premium vanilla ice cream onto the liquid surface, creating an inviting temperature and textural interplay.
- Flavor Fusion: Use a long bar spoon to gently swirl ingredients, encouraging subtle flavor melding without compromising the drink’s elegant visual structure.
- Presentation Enhancement: Optional garnishing with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or an artistic chocolate syrup drizzle elevates the drink’s aesthetic and flavor profile.
- Serving Recommendation: Deliver immediately to maintain the captivating temperature contrast and ensure a luxurious, multisensory drinking experience.
Notes
- Preserve Layering Technique: Carefully pour each ingredient along the glass interior to maintain distinct color and flavor separation, creating a visually stunning cocktail.
- Temperature Matters: Serve instantly to enjoy the dramatic contrast between hot chocolate and cold ice cream, which enhances the drink’s unique sensory experience.
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Select premium Baileys, chocolate liqueur, hot chocolate, and vanilla ice cream to elevate the overall taste and complexity of the Dirty Snowman.
- Garnish with Finesse: Optional chocolate shavings or whipped cream add an elegant touch and provide additional flavor dimensions to the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg