Black Forest Shake
The Black Forest Shake is a decadent blend that captures the essence of the classic Black Forest cake.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Collins Glass
- 5 ingredients
Black Forest Shake
Ingredients
- Icecubes
- Chocolate syrup
- Cherry brandy
- Vodka
- Milk
Method
- In a blender put ice cubes, chocolate syrup, cherry brandy, vodka, and milk.
- Blend very well.
What you need
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A blender that handles ice
You need real ice-crushing power, not just a fruit smoothie setting.
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See 5 Cherry brandy drinksWhere it comes from
The Black Forest Shake is a modern dessert cocktail that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the depth of coffee liqueur, drawing inspiration from the famous Black Forest cake. This contemporary creation has become a favorite in upscale cocktail bars for those seeking indulgent after-dinner drinks that balance sweetness with sophisticated spirits.
Tips from the bar
- Use fresh cream and shake vigorously with ice for a silky smooth texture
- garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for visual appeal
- serve immediately to preserve the creamy texture
- consider chilling the glass beforehand for optimal temperature
Twists worth trying
- Black Forest Martini
- A silky martini-style version served up in a chilled coupe glass with a cherry garnish
- Chocolate Cherry Shake
- incorporates fresh cherry liqueur and dark rum for a lighter, more spirit-forward interpretation
- Dark Cocoa Sour
- uses whiskey and fresh lemon juice for a balanced sour variation with chocolate notes
What to eat with it
- Dark chocolate truffles
- vanilla panna cotta
- coffee cake
- cherry cheesecake
- chocolate-covered berries
- tiramisu
- espresso
- blackberry tart
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Black Forest Shake?
A Black Forest Shake is made with ice, chocolate syrup, cherry brandy, vodka, milk.
What glass do you use for a Black Forest Shake?
Serve a Black Forest Shake in a collins glass.
What does a Black Forest Shake taste like?
Expect chocolate, cherry, creamy.
What can I make with Cherry brandy?
We have 5 drinks built around Cherry brandy. See them all on the Cherry brandy page.
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