H.D. cocktail illustration

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H.D.

H.D. is fairly approachable, built around sweet and creamy.

SweetCreamy
APPROX. ABV
14%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength2
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

4 cl Whisky

8 cl Baileys irish cream

Coffee

Method
Mix the whisky and Baileys Cream in a beer-glass (at least 50 cl). Fill the rest of the glass with coffee.
Glass
Beer mug
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Dessert
02Nuts

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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