What ingredients are in a Avalanche?

1 shot Crown Royal, 1 shot Kahlua, Fill with Cream

What glass do you use for a Avalanche?

A Avalanche is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Avalanche?

A Avalanche has an estimated ABV of 22,17%.

How many calories are in a Avalanche?

A Avalanche contains approximately 252 calories per serving.

Avalanche

Glas Highball glass

Schwierigkeitsgrad Easy

Kalorien ~252 kcal

ABV 22,17%

Zutaten

Crown Royal 1 shot
Kahlua 1 shot
Cream Fill with

Anweisungen

Mix in highball glass over ice, shake well.

Creamy Sweet

Avalanche is a rich and indulgent cocktail that combines Crown Royal Canadian whisky with the sweet roasted coffee character of Kahlúa, topped up with heavy cream for a decadent, layered drink. At 22.17% ABV, it is a satisfyingly strong cream-based cocktail with a smooth, dessert-like quality. The whisky's gentle sweetness and the coffee liqueur's depth are softened beautifully by the cream.

History & Origins

Avalanche is a modern bar cocktail with disputed origins, typical of the cream-topped whisky drinks that gained popularity in American bars during the 1980s and 1990s. The name evokes the cascading effect of the cream being poured over the whisky and Kahlúa below. No definitive historical record attributes the recipe to a single inventor.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich roasted coffee from the Kahlúa, the caramel and vanilla of Crown Royal, and a neutral sweetness from the cream. Palate: Smooth and layered; the cream softens the whisky's warmth while the Kahlúa provides a sweet coffee backbone; Crown Royal contributes gentle oak and vanilla notes. Finish: Medium-length, creamy and warm, with a lingering coffee sweetness.

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Pro Tip

Float the cream gently over the back of a spoon on top of the whisky and Kahlúa to create a distinct visual layer before serving.

Data verified September 2016

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