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After Eight recipe
LayeredShot glassNo ice20% ABV
The After Eight is a shot, made with green crème de menthe, coffee liqueur and Irish cream, served in a shot glass. It is creamy and coffee-rich.
Mint, coffee and cream in three layers, named after the chocolate.
After Eight ingredients
| Green crème de menthe | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Coffee liqueur | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Irish cream | 15 ml (½ oz) |
How to make an After Eight
- Fill a shot glass with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Glass
- Shot glass
- Ice
- None
- Garnish
- None
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After Eight: quick answers
- How strong is a After Eight?
- About 20% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 7 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a After Eight?
- About 140 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a After Eight served in?
- A shot glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a After Eight have?
- 3 in total: green crème de menthe, coffee liqueur and Irish cream. Simple enough to make at home.
