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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Instead of directly expressing your love to that person, why not try a more subtle and sweet way to show it with the PS I Love You cocktail recipe from the Into the Kitchen specialty page. Let’s explore the secrets of this drink with TasteVN!
Ingredients for the PS I Love You Cocktail For 1 glass
Alien Cream 20 ml (Irish cream liqueur) Black Rum 20 ml (Dark Rum) Amaretto Liqueur 20 ml Coffee Liqueur 15 ml (Kahlua) Half & Half Cream 20 ml (consisting of half cream and half milk) Soaked Cherry 1 piece
Information about the ingredients
Information on the types of alcohol
- Alien Cream (Irish cream liqueur): is a cream liqueur originating from Irish whiskey. It has an alcohol content of 15 to 20%.
- Black Rum (Dark Rum): is an alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane juice. Dark Rum has a dark red or dark brown color, with a distinctive aroma of wood mixed with caramel, molasses, and herbs.
- Amaretto Liqueur: is a bitter liqueur originating from Saronno, Italy, made from popular ingredients such as the pits of apricots or almonds.
- Coffee Liqueur (Kahlua): is a coffee liqueur from Mexico made from rum, sugar, and Arabica coffee, commonly used to mix drinks.
See details: What is liqueur? Types of liqueur
Above are the types of alcohol commonly used in mixing, you can find them at specialized cocktail shops or order online from reputable e-commerce sites.
Especially for this item, when purchasing, please pay attention to carefully check the labels and packaging to avoid buying counterfeit or imitation products.
Be sure to check the bottle cap to see if it is still sealed and check the expiration date to avoid purchasing low-quality alcohol!
Half & half cream
- Half & half cream contains about 10.5 – 18% fat
- This type of cream consists of half whole milk combined with the other half being cream.
- Due to its low fat content, this cream cannot be whipped and is usually only used in drink mixing, enhancing the rich flavor, and mellowing the alcohol’s intensity to make the drink more appealing.
- You can find this cream at specialized baking ingredient stores, supermarkets,… When purchasing, be sure to check the expiration date and that the packaging is intact.
Nutmeg
- Nutmeg, also known as nutmeg seed, is the dried or dehydrated kernel of the nutmeg tree, which helps support the digestive system and stimulate the nervous system.
- Nutmeg is often combined to enhance the flavor of baked goods, sauces, or added to various drinks.
Learn more: What is nutmeg? Learn about nutmeg seeds
Tools needed
Martini glass, strainer, shaker, jigger,…
How to make Cocktail PS I Love You
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Mix the cocktail
First, add some ice cubes into the shaker, add 20ml of Alien cream (Irish cream liqueur), 20ml of Dark Rum, 20ml of Amaretto liqueur, 15ml of coffee liqueur (Kahlua), and 20ml of Half & half cream.
Cover the shaker and shake for 15 seconds until the ingredients are well blended.
Note: You should shake the shaker vigorously and quickly so that the ice cubes do not melt, ensuring the cocktail is cold without diluting its distinctive flavor.
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Finish
After shaking the ingredients well, use a strainer to filter out the ice, pouring the drink into a Martini glass.
Grate a little nutmeg on top of the glass, and garnish with a red maraschino cherry.
Now Cocktail PS I Love You is ready to be enjoyed.
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Final Product
The flavor of the Cocktail PS I Love You is fragrant with nutmeg, has a slight bitterness from the coffee, and the sweet taste of cream softens the alcohol content of the liquors without losing their distinctive flavor.
The drink is shaken well with slightly chilled ice cubes, rich and fragrant, served with beautiful maraschino cherries, providing a slight sourness that balances the flavors of the drink.
With just a little time, anyone of us can easily prepare a Cocktail PS I Love You as a heartfelt message to the person we cherish, enhancing our affection even more.
What is Cocktail PS I Love You?
- P.S I Love You is also known as Love Cocktail (which means “P.S, I love you”), belonging to the Martini Cocktail group – a genuine Classic Cocktail. Although Martini has increasingly appeared in many variations, its appeal clearly remains strong.
- For this drink, the cocktail is usually served in a small, beautiful Martini glass and often comes with decorations accompanying the drink.
- This is a drink with a warm and passionate flavor, both gentle and intense like the emotions of loving couples.
- Cocktail P.S I Love You is very popular among young people, especially those who enjoy Western style. In particular, it is a perfect choice for a romantic confession plan or a sweet engagement night.
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Above is the article guiding how to mix Cocktail PS I Love You passionately for couples that anyone can make. Wish you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipes referenced from the YouTube channel Dan Murphy’s.
