Ginger Cognac Cacao Shake
A silky drink where Cognac meets white crème de cacao, with ginger liqueur and fresh ginger for a spicy-sweet finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Cognac, White crème de cacao, Ginger liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Cognac
- 1 oz White crème de cacao
- 1/2 oz Ginger liqueur
- 1/4 tsp Fresh ginger
- for shaking Ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker, add 1.5 ounces Cognac, 1 ounce white crème de cacao, 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur, and 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with ice and shake firmly for 20 seconds until the mixture becomes frothy and reaches 35°F.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer to remove ginger solids, leaving a velvety texture.
