What ingredients are in a Scooter?

1 oz Brandy, 1 oz Amaretto, 1 oz Light cream

What glass do you use for a Scooter?

A Scooter is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Scooter?

A Scooter has an estimated ABV of 17,68%.

How many calories are in a Scooter?

A Scooter contains approximately 221 calories per serving.

Scooter

Copa Cocktail glass

Dificultad Easy

Calorías ~221 kcal

ABV 17,68%

Ingredientes

Brandy 1 oz
Amaretto 1 oz
Light cream 1 oz

Instrucciones

Shake all ingredients well with cracked ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Creamy Sweet

El Scooter es un suave y dulce cóctel de after dinner donde el amaretto, el brandy y el licor de café se armonizan. El aroma de almendra y café se encuentra con el brandy para crear un sabor cálido y relajante, perfecto para disfrutar tranquilamente después de la cena.

History & Origins

The Scooter is a modern cocktail of disputed origin, likely emerging from American bar culture in the 1970s and 1980s when creamy, liqueur-based cocktails gained broad popularity. Its name is informal and evocative rather than historically significant. It belongs to the category of brandy-amaretto cream drinks that proved popular in casual bars during that era.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet almond from the amaretto and warm, fruity brandy, with a soft cream note underneath. Palate: Rich and smooth, with amaretto's almond sweetness leading into brandy's fruity depth; the light cream binds both ingredients, adding body and a silky texture. Finish: Sweet, creamy, and gently warming with a lingering almond note.

almond creamy sweet fruity smooth

Pro Tip

Shake firmly with ice to achieve a light emulsification of the cream and spirits before straining into a chilled glass.

Data verified enero 2017

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