A nostalgic Wisconsin cocktail is easy to make and a sweet treat with the flavors of almond and chocolate to enjoy all year round.
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One of our favorite Northwoods Supper Clubs, Norwood Pines, is known for its ice cream drinks. The Grasshopper and Brandy Alexander are the most popular, but another favorite is the Pink Squirrel.
Evenings at a Supper Club start with a cocktail at the bar, usually an Old Fashioned. Then you make your way to your table and linger over delicious food and sitting with the great company of family and friends. Your evening ends with an ice cream drink.
Read more about Supper Clubs in THIS POST.
Listen to our Cabincast Podcast Interview with Supper Club owners Tom and John HERE.
It is believed the Pink Squirrel was invented by a bartender at a Cocktail Lounge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1940s.
Today I’m making it as a traditional cocktail instead of an ice cream drink. It’s a bit like a thick melted milkshake.
It’s creamy and quick and easy to make with only three ingredients.
Start by filling a shaker with ice.
Then add:
- 3/4 oz. Creame de Cacao
- 3/4 oz. Creame de Almond
- 1 1/2 oz. half and half or heavy cream
Shake until chilled.
Pour through strainer into glass.
Garnish with cherries and enjoy the tastes of chocolate and almond. It makes a great dessert or special treat. It’s perfect to serve seasonally for holidays like Valentine’s Day or birthdays too.
My little pink ceramic straw holder is actually a vintage planter I found last year in an antique store in Virocqua, Wisconsin. I knew it would be fun to use when serving this drink. I could fill it with straws or flowers. The rest of the time, he hangs out behind the bar on the shelf.
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Rachel Harper says
This sounds so yummy.
nonna says
This has to be my new signature drink!! Ive been know to act and do some squirrelly things!!
Kristin Lenz says
Isn’t it fun! Sounds like it will be a perfect fit for someone fun like you!
Brendt Blanks says
Happy 4th weekend to you!
Love how fun the pink squirrel is and you look happy!
xoxo,
Brendt
Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says
This looks totally divine Kristin – definitely on my to-try list! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Farmhouse Friday – we’re featuring you at tomorrow’s party!
Kristin Lenz says
Thanks Michelle for the feature and for hosting each week!
MaryJo Materazo says
Looks super yummy. Great dessert for sure and that little ceramic pink squirrel is the perfect touch. Love it! Cheers! XO- MaryJo
Kristin Lenz says
Thanks so much MaryJo!
Anne says
I can not wait to try this! Pinned and shared in our newsletter today!
Kristin Lenz says
Thanks so much Anne!! Thanks for passing it on too!
Kristin Lenz says
Thanks so much Anne! And thanks for passing it on!
Kathleen Aherne says
Kristin, our Julie has chosen your post to be featured in the next Blogger’s Pit Stop.
Kathleen