Crunchy Cream Dream Cocktail

This dessert cocktail is a luxurious blend of rich white chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, hazelnut liqueur, and vanilla vodka, creating a dreamy drink reminiscent of a classic crème brûlée. Topped with a frothy aquafaba topping and caramelized turbinado sugar, it offers a delightful combination of creamy, crunchy, and indulgent flavors and textures.

Crunchy Cream Dream Cocktail

A decadent dessert cocktail featuring white chocolate liqueur, Irish cream, hazelnut liqueur, and vanilla vodka, topped with a frothy aquafaba topping and caramelized turbinado sugar.

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Prep Time 8 mins
Total Time 8 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons aquafaba (canned chickpea liquid)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup ice, plus 1 ice cube
  • 1 oz Irish cream (e.g., Baileys)
  • 1.50 oz vanilla vodka
  • 0.50 oz hazelnut liqueur (e.g., Frangelico)
  • 0.50 oz white chocolate liqueur
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar
  • Culinary blow torch
  • Cocktail shaker

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip 3 tablespoons of aquafaba until frothy.
  2. Gradually add granulated sugar to the whipped aquafaba until it becomes glossy and forms stiff peaks, then set it aside.
  3. Add 1 ice cube and the remaining 3 tablespoons of aquafaba to a large cocktail shaker, and shake vigorously until the aquafaba becomes foamy.
  4. Pour in the Irish cream, vanilla vodka, hazelnut liqueur, white chocolate liqueur, and vanilla into the shaker, then shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  5. Strain the cocktail into a martini glass, filling it about 3/4 of the way.
  6. Spoon the whipped aquafaba topping over the cocktail and smooth the top gently.
  7. Sprinkle the cocktail with turbinado sugar, and use a culinary torch to melt and caramelize the sugar.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!