A celebration of the almond-based mixer orgeat, which features in classic cocktails and makes a delightful addition to whipped cream, too
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Total: 5 minutesminutes
Servings: 1drink
Ingredients
The Japanese Cocktail
ice
2ouncescognac
1/2ouncefresh lime juice
1/2ounceorgeat (such as Small Hands)
2dashes Angostura bitters
lemon twist, for garnish
Orgeat Chantilly
1cupheavy whipping cream, very cold
1-2tablespoonsorgeat, to taste
Instructions
The Japanese Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker partway with ice. Add the cognac, lime juice, and orgeat. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coup or cocktail glass and top with the bitters and lemon peel. Enjoy immediately.
Orgeat Chantilly
Using a whisk, hand blender, or stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the cream until it just holds soft peaks. Beat in the smaller amount of orgeat, adding more if you like. Continue whipping until the cream holds soft peaks once more. Chill until needed.
Notes
This almondy whipped cream is delectable on summer fruit desserts, or try a dollop over a cup of whiskey-kissed coffee. Orgeat varies in sweetness, so add more or less to your taste.Nutritional values are based on one drink.