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Cocktail History
The Cherry Clafoutis is a dessert cocktail that was created by drinks writer and consultant David T. Smith and alcohol brand ambassador Keli Rivers. The recipe, inspired by the French dessert of the same name, was first published in their book Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks and is made with a mixture of brandy, white chocolate, cherry, and almond.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Cognac: This is a type of brandy made in Cognac, France with distilled white wine. I used Courvoisier VSOP Cognac.
White Crème De Cacao: This is a liqueur made with white chocolate, vanilla, sugar, and alcohol. I used DeKuyper Crème De Cacao White.
Maraschino Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with Maraschino cherries, honey, herbs, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Luxardo Maraschino Orginale Liqueur.
Amaretto Liqueur: This is a liqueur made in Italy with almonds, spices, and alcohol. I used Di Amore Amaretto Liqueur.
Cherry: This is a fruit that has been soaked in brandy and rich syrup. I used Luxardo Maraschino Cherries.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.
Cocktail Pick: This is used to hold the garnish. I used one from the I-MART Stainless Steel Cocktail Pick Set.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Golden brown color
• Aroma: Nutty almond and cherry
• Taste: Dry flavor of brandy with hints of amaretto, chocolate, and cherry
• Finish: Brandy spices and more cherry
Kendall’s Take: “I’ve never had the French dessert that inspired this drink, but aside from the prominent maraschino notes from the liqueur, the Cherry Clafoutis wasn’t quite what I was expecting. I guess I imagined a sweeter beverage, but it turns out this one’s rather dry and is reminiscent of vintage cocktails, in my opinion. Although interesting, this just wasn’t my favorite.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks by David T. Smith and Keli Rivers.
Cherry Clafoutis
Description
The Cherry Clafoutis is a dessert cocktail that was created by drinks writer and consultant David T. Smith and alcohol brand ambassador Keli Rivers. The recipe, inspired by the French dessert of the same name, was first published in their book Dessert Cocktails: 40 Deliciously Indulgent Sweet Drinks and is made with a mixture of brandy, white chocolate, cherry, and almond.
Ingredients
Method
Add brandy, white crème de cacao, maraschino liqueur, and amaretto liqueur to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds with well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with cherry.
