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Velvet Hammer in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Velvet Hammer recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice16% ABV

The Velvet Hammer is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vodka, white crème de cacao and fresh cream, served in a coupe. It is creamy.

Strength: about 16% ABV in the glass, roughly 15 g of alcohol and about 240 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

A creamy 1960s after-dinner drink: vodka, white crème de cacao and cream.

Velvet Hammer ingredients

Vodka30 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 Velvet Hammer

  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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Velvet Hammer: quick answers

How strong is a Velvet Hammer?
About 16% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 15 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Velvet Hammer?
About 240 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 Velvet Hammer served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Velvet Hammer have?
3 in total: vodka, white crème de cacao and fresh cream. Simple enough to make at home.

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