After Five
A delightful layered shooter that mimics the taste of a chocolate peppermint pattie. This visual spectacle combines the depth of coffee liqueur with a cool peppermint kick and a smooth, creamy finish. Best served ice-cold for a refreshing dessert-like experience.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by sharp peppermint and roasted coffee. The palate provides a thick, creamy mouthfeel that tastes of sweet dairy and dark cocoa. The finish is cold and lingering due to the menthol in the schnapps.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Kahlúa (Coffee Liqueur)0.75 oz
- Peppermint Schnapps0.4 oz
- Baileys Irish Cream0.4 oz
Preparation
- 1
Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly chilled before preparation.
- 2
Pour the Kahlúa into a shot glass, filling it until it is approximately half full.
- 3
Place an inverted spoon against the inside edge of the glass. Slowly pour the Peppermint Schnapps over the spoon. If done correctly according to density, the schnapps may settle beneath or mix slightly with the Kahlúa, filling the glass to about three-quarters.
- 4
Clean the spoon and position it just above the liquid surface (right side up or inverted). Gently pour the Baileys Irish Cream over the spoon to float it as the top layer.
- 5
Serve immediately and consume all at once for the full flavor effect.
Substitutions
- KahlúaTia Maria — This substitute provides a drier coffee profile with more pronounced vanilla notes.
- Peppermint SchnappsWhite Crème de Menthe — This provides a similar mint flavor but often with a higher sugar content and thicker texture.
- Baileys Irish CreamRumChata — Using this cream liqueur introduces cinnamon and rice notes instead of cocoa and whiskey.
- Peppermint SchnappsBranca Menta — This swap reduces the sweetness and adds a complex herbal bitterness to the middle layer.
Variations
After Six
Replace the Kahlúa with dark crème de cacao to emphasize the chocolate-mint flavor profile.
Irish Mint Coffee
Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled glass for a blended, less sweet profile.