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Pink Squirrel in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Pink Squirrel recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice13% ABV270 kcal

The Pink Squirrel is a shaken cocktail, made with crème de noyaux, white crème de cacao and fresh cream, served in a coupe. It is creamy.

Strength: about 13% ABV in the glass, roughly 12 g of alcohol and about 270 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Pink Squirrel ingredients

Crème de noyaux30 ml (1 oz)
White crème de cacao30 ml (1 oz)
Fresh cream30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Pink Squirrel

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Grated nutmeg
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Pink Squirrel: quick answers

How strong is a Pink Squirrel?
About 13% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 12 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Pink Squirrel?
About 270 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 Pink Squirrel served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Pink Squirrel have?
3 in total: crème de noyaux, white crème de cacao and fresh cream. Simple enough to make at home.

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