Angel's Kiss

Name: Angel's Kiss Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 oz Old Mr. Boston Creme de Cacao; 1/4 oz Crème de Yvette; 1/4 oz Old Mr. Boston California Brandy; 1/4 oz Sweet Cream

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Angel's Kiss is a smooth, dessert-forward cocktail blending crème de cacao, crème de yvette, brandy, and sweet cream in equal parts. Its velvety texture and balanced herbal sweetness make it a refined after-dinner drink.

🏷️Equipment: pousse-café glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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1/4 oz Old Mr. Boston Creme de Cacao
1/4 oz Crème de Yvette
1/4 oz Old Mr. Boston California Brandy
1/4 oz Sweet Cream

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Instructions

1
Pour ingredients carefully, in order given, so that they do not mix.
2
Use Pousse Cafe glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use fresh heavy cream or high-quality sweet cream; thin or low-fat cream won't achieve the silky mouthfeel.
Chill your glass beforehand to keep the drink cold longer without over-diluting with excess ice melt.
Measure precisely using a jigger; equal-part drinks rely on balance, and free-pouring risks throwing off the herbal-to-cream ratio.
Strain immediately after shaking to avoid cream curdling from prolonged contact with acidic or high-alcohol spirits.

Substitutions

Old Mr. Boston California Brandy → any dry or VS brandy (subtle warmth shift, but acceptable)
Sweet Cream → heavy cream + 1/2 tsp simple syrup per drink (mimics sweetness if standard sweet cream is unavailable)

Storage & make-ahead

Angel's Kiss is best served fresh and should not be pre-made more than a few minutes ahead; cream may separate or curdle over time.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer · coupe or cocktail glass

Common Questions

Can I make Angel's Kiss without crème de yvette?

Crème de yvette is difficult to substitute due to its unique violet and herbal profile. If unavailable, violet liqueur or crème de violette can approximate the flavor, though the result will differ slightly.

Should Angel's Kiss be shaken or stirred?

Shake vigorously with ice to chill and combine the cream with the spirits evenly, then strain into a chilled glass.

What type of glass is best for Angel's Kiss?

Serve in a coupe or cocktail glass, which showcases the drink's color and aroma while keeping it properly chilled.

Can I batch Angel's Kiss for a party?

Yes. Multiply the recipe by the number of servings and mix in a bottle. Shake or stir with ice just before serving to maintain freshness and proper dilution.