Zorro cocktail in a coffee mug — made with Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream, and White Creme de Menthe

Zorro

แก้ว Coffee mug
ระดับความยาก Easy
แคลอรี ~189 kcal
ABV 19.76%

ส่วนผสม

วิธีทำ

add all and pour black coffee and add whipped cream on top.

Strong Classic

The Zorro is a warm coffee-based drink made with sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream, white crème de menthe, and black coffee, topped with whipped cream. The combination of sambuca's anise, Baileys' chocolate-cream character, and crème de menthe's cooling mint creates a layered dessert drink that is both warming and refreshingly complex. Served in a coffee mug, it is designed as an after-dinner treat.

History & Origins

The Zorro is a modern dessert coffee drink of disputed origin, named after the fictional masked swordsman created by Johnston McCulley in 1919, perhaps referencing the drink's bold, dramatic combination of contrasting flavors. The combination of sambuca, Irish cream, and crème de menthe in a coffee context reflects the 1980s and 1990s fashion for layered, multi-liqueur coffee drinks. No specific creator or institution is credited.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sambuca's anise and sambuca's sweetness with Baileys' chocolate and cream, crème de menthe's cooling mint, and black coffee's roasted depth. Palate: Rich and layered, with anise, chocolate-cream, and mint creating an almost dessert-like complexity against the coffee's bitter backbone; the combination is unconventional but cohesive. Finish: Warm, minty, and sweet with lingering sambuca anise and coffee bitterness.

anise minty chocolate coffee sweet

Pro Tip

Layer the ingredients over the back of a spoon so each spirit rests on the coffee before gentle stirring allows them to integrate gradually, preserving individual aromatics.

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