Angel's Wing

Name: Angel's Wing Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston White Creme de Cacao; 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy; 1 tbsp(s) Sweet Cream

Angel's Wing is a creamy dessert cocktail that combines white crème de cacao, brandy, and sweet cream into a silky, indulgent sipper. It's an elegant after-dinner drink that requires no special technique.

🏷️Equipment: pousse-café glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston White Creme de Cacao
1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy

1 tbsp(s) 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

Shake vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds to emulsify the cream and chill the drink evenly.
Chill your coupe or cocktail glass beforehand for a silkier mouthfeel.
Use fresh sweet cream; older cream can curdle when shaken with alcohol.
Strain into the glass without ice for a clean, creamy presentation.

Substitutions

White crème de cacao → dark crème de cacao (deeper chocolate flavor, slightly sweeter)
Sweet cream → heavy cream (richer, requires slightly less volume) or half-and-half (lighter body)
Old Mr. Boston Five Star Brandy → cognac or Armagnac (more complex flavor, higher cost)

Storage & make-ahead

Serve immediately after shaking. Do not store mixed cocktails.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger · coupe glass or cocktail glass · bar strainer

Common Questions

Can I make Angel's Wing without sweet cream?

You can substitute heavy cream, half-and-half, or even milk, though the texture will be less rich. Coconut cream also works for a different flavor profile.

Should Angel's Wing be shaken or stirred?

Shake with ice to chill and emulsify the cream, then strain into a glass. This creates a smoother texture than stirring.

What type of brandy works best for this cocktail?

Any five-star or VS (very special) brandy works; Old Mr. Boston is standard, but other affordable brandies deliver the same warm, slightly fruity note.