Baby Guinness cocktail illustration

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Baby Guinness

Baby Guinness suits someone looking for coffee, creamy and sweet rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its broad, weighty texture makes it fairly approachable.

CoffeeCreamySweet
APPROX. ABV
20%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness4
Sourness1
Strength3
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Liqueur

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Chocolate
02Desserts

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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