Valentine’s Day Smüch Cocktail
Coffee break meets happy hour in this Valentine’s Day cocktail. It is creamy, a little indulgent and, without a doubt, made for a night in. In particular, it belongs in the same rotation as my spiked iced coffee and my peppermint martini with mocha cream.
The Smüch pairs mü Creamy Coco Cappuccino, a ready-to-drink coffeehouse-style cocktail, with bourbon. As a result, there are only three ingredients to gather. If you love a creamy bourbon drink, you will also enjoy my spiked caramel milkshake and my raspberry bourbon sangria.
What’s more, the strawberry syrup that coats the glass makes it not only pretty but also perfectly on theme. With this in mind, I would serve it for Galentine’s with a martini board and mini chocolate tarts with fresh fruit.
What Is the Smüch Cocktail?
In essence, it is a creamy coffee and bourbon cocktail. The coco cappuccino drink and bourbon are stirred over ice, then poured into an ice-filled glass that has been coated with strawberry syrup.
Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
- mü Creamy Coco Cappuccino (4 ounces). The creamy, coffee-flavored base.
- Bourbon (2 ounces). Adds warmth and depth.
- Strawberry syrup. Coats the glass for sweetness and a Valentine’s Day look.
Everything I Love for This Recipe
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Cocktail Shaker
For stirring the drink over ice.
Rocks Glasses
A short glass shows off the syrup swirl.
Jigger
For measuring both pours.
Bar Spoon
For a smooth stir.
Hawthorne Strainer
A clean pour into the glass.
Large Ice Cube Tray
Keeps a creamy drink cold without thinning it.
Squeeze Bottle
Makes coating the glass with syrup easy.
Heart-Shaped Ice Mold
A sweet touch for the holiday.
Bar Tray
Keeps everything together.
Cocktail Napkins
In red or pink for the occasion.
Small Dessert Plates
For the chocolates on the side.
Bud Vase
A single stem finishes the setting.
How To Make the Smüch Cocktail
Step 1: Fill the Shaker
Put ice in a shaker.
Step 2: Add and Stir
Add 2 ounces of bourbon and 4 ounces of mü Creamy Coco Cappuccino. Stir.
Step 3: Coat the Glass
Add strawberry syrup to the glass and run it around the inside to create a light coating.
Step 4: Pour
Put ice in the glass and pour in the cocktail.
Valentine’s Day Smüch Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 ounces mü Creamy Coco Cappuccino
- 2 ounces bourbon
- strawberry syrup
Instructions
- Put ice in a shaker.
- Add the bourbon and the mü Creamy Coco Cappuccino.
- Stir the cocktail.
- Add strawberry syrup to the glass and run it around the glass to create a light coating.
- Put ice in the glass.
- Pour the cocktail into the glass.
Notes
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Pour a Glass →Variations
Skip the Bourbon
Serve the coco cappuccino over ice in the syrup-coated glass.
Change the Syrup
Chocolate or raspberry syrup would suit the coffee flavor.
Make It a Martini
For another dessert-style drink, see my peach fuzz martini or peartini.
Go Alcohol-Free
Try pumpkin hot chocolate or set up a hot chocolate bar.
When I Love Serving This Cocktail
Valentine’s Day
A sweet drink for a night in. For a night out, here are the most romantic restaurants in Atlanta.
Galentine’s Day
Pour a round for your girlfriends.
Date Night at Home
Furthermore, it takes only a few minutes.
After-Dinner Drinks
It doubles as dessert.
A Winter Girls’ Night
Equally important, it is simple to make for a group.
An Anniversary Toast
A little indulgent and a little different.
What To Serve With It
Something Chocolate
A Dessert Board
A mini cheesecake board or the pound cake bar.
Fresh Berries
Strawberry banana Santa hats show how well strawberries dress up a dessert.
A Pastry
An easy strawberry cheese Danish.
A Savory Start
A cheese platter before the sweets.
Shelf Life & Storage Tips
- Serve right away. A creamy cocktail is best cold and freshly stirred.
- Prep the glasses. Coat the glasses with syrup just before pouring so it stays on the sides.
- Keep it chilled. Store the coco cappuccino in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the Smüch cocktail?
mü Creamy Coco Cappuccino, bourbon and strawberry syrup.
Is it shaken or stirred?
Stirred over ice.
How do I coat the glass?
Add strawberry syrup to the glass and run it around the inside for a light coating.
Who created this recipe?
The photos and recipe are by Craft Box Girls.
How many does this make?
One cocktail.
Final Thoughts
All things considered, this is a cocktail for anyone who loves coffee with an adult twist. It is creamy, easy and, without a doubt, a sweet way to toast Valentine’s Day. As always, please drink responsibly.
Photos and recipe by Craft Box Girls.
