Bruce's Puce
A visually striking layered shooter that combines the fruity sweetness of grenadine with rich coffee liqueur and creamy Irish cream. Despite lacking any chocolate ingredients, this specific combination creates a surprising flavor profile that tastes remarkably like chocolate milk.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by sugary pomegranate and roasted coffee. On the palate, the drink starts with a heavy syrup texture followed by notes of rich dairy and espresso. It has a thick, coating mouthfeel and a long, sweet finish.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Grenadine0.5 oz
- Kahlua0.5 oz
- Baileys Irish Cream0.5 oz
Preparation
- 1
Pour the Grenadine directly into the bottom of a shot glass.
- 2
Place a bar spoon upside down against the inside edge of the glass, just above the Grenadine layer.
- 3
Slowly pour the Kahlua over the back of the spoon to float it on top of the Grenadine.
- 4
Repeat the process with the Baileys Irish Cream, floating it on top of the Kahlua to complete the layers.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- GrenadineRaspberry syrup — This provides a sharper acidity and a more authentic fruit flavor than standard pomegranate syrup.
- KahluaTia Maria — Tia Maria offers a more intense vanilla bean aroma and a slightly drier coffee profile.
- Baileys Irish CreamRumChata — Using a cream liqueur with a rum base adds cinnamon and spice notes to the top layer.
Variations
Bruce's Mint
Swap the coffee liqueur for white crème de menthe to create a profile reminiscent of a chocolate-covered berry.
Blackberry Bruce
Replace the grenadine with crème de cassis for a deeper berry flavor and a dark purple bottom layer.