Bruce's Puce
Bruce's Puce is a vibrant cocktail that combines the rich flavors of gin with a splash of tart cranberry juice, balanced by a hint of elderflower liqueur.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Shot glass
- 3 ingredients
Bruce's Puce
Ingredients
- Grenadine
- Kahlua
- Baileys irish cream
Method
- In a regular-sized shot glass, layer, with a spoon or cherry, the grenadine , the Kahlua , then the Bailey's Irish cream in equal portions.
- It goes down really smooth ,and you don't even need a chaser.
What you need
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The hero bottle
A Mexican coffee liqueur made with arabica coffee, rum, sugar and vanilla. It's 20% ABV in the US and 16% in some markets, including the UK and Canada. Sweet coffee and caramel with vanilla behind it. It's more dessert than espresso.
See 28 Kahlua drinksWhere it comes from
Bruce's Puce is a whimsical and colorful cocktail that reflects the creative spirit of contemporary mixology and personalized bartender creations. Named with personality and charm, this drink represents the modern movement where bartenders create signature cocktails that tell personal stories and push creative boundaries within the cocktail world.
Tips from the bar
- Start with a strong spirit foundation for balance
- incorporate unexpected flavor combinations thoughtfully
- use quality ingredients that shine individually
- color should enhance the drinking experience
- allow the profile to develop through proper stirring technique
Twists worth trying
- Puce Punch
- A party-friendly batched punch version
- Puce Fizz
- An effervescent lighter variant
- Puce Daiquiri
- A rum-based frozen rendition
What to eat with it
- Modern tapas assortment
- creative small plates
- lavender honey cakes
- roasted beet salad
- smoked fish
- artistic cheese selection
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Bruce's Puce?
A Bruce's Puce is made with grenadine, kahlua, baileys irish cream.
What glass do you use for a Bruce's Puce?
Serve a Bruce's Puce in a shot glass.
What does a Bruce's Puce taste like?
Expect fruity, herbal, refreshing.
What can I make with Kahlua?
We have 28 drinks built around Kahlua. See them all on the Kahlua page.
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