Toasted Almond Cocktail

night cap tonight, late night tomorrow...

I had this cocktail for the first time last year during the holiday season and I've been itching to share it. My Aunt Tonia introduced this drink to me and my mom. I'm so glad she did as it's quite tasty! This cocktail really has that cherry-almond flavor thanks to the amaretto liqueur and it's so easy to make.

I consider this cocktail a night cap mainly because it contains Kahlua and is quite sweet. As today is New Year's Eve, Eve it might be smart to have one of these around 10 pm and then head to bed. We will all be up late tomorrow night to ring in the New Year! So, here's how to make it...

Ingredients - Makes 1 Drink
2 oz. Amaretto Almond Liqueur
2 oz. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
2 oz. Light Cream (suggest half-and-half)
Optional Garnish: Whipped Cream & Whole Almonds

Directions
Fill a shaker with ice. Add the amaretto, Kahlua, and cream. Stir until well chilled and then strain into a glass filled halfway with ice. Garnish with whipped cream and a whole almond. Cheers to the New Year! Enjoy!