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Due to its rich, creamy and buttery notes, condensed milk is a great addition to beverages like milkshakes, smoothies and coffee. Since its creation in the 1850s, this dairy delight has been used in various beverages across the world like Thai iced tea, Mexican horchata and Vietnamese iced coffee. But have you ever tried any condensed milk cocktails? With its rich and velvety sweetness, this can become a secret weapon for your boozy drinks.
Made by blending boiling water, margarine, sugar and milk powder, condensed milk perfectly blends with vodka, whiskey, rum and gin. Besides giving an indulgent dessert-y flavour, it also gives a smooth texture to your cocktails. You can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon or nutmeg into condensed milk cocktails to give them a special appeal.
Chocolate White Russian
Made by shaking vodka, cream and coffee liqueur, white Russian is a crowd pleaser. Give it an indulgent twist by adding sweetened condensed milk to the recipe. It has a starling effect on the taste and texture of the classic cocktail and is ideal for evening and dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
- 90 ml coffee liqueur
- 90 ml vodka
- 3 teaspoons chocolate syrup
Method
- Place ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add vodka, condensed milk and chocolate syrup and coffee liqueur to it.
- Shake gently until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour into a martini glass and enjoy.
Key Lime Pie Cocktail
This cocktail can be better referred to as a ‘dessert in a glass’ instead of a mixed drink. Easy to make, it is created by combining vodka with pineapple and lime juice. For garnishing you can use a dollop of whipped cream or just use lime wedges before serving.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 30 ml fresh lime juice
- 40 ml whipped cream vodka
- 60 ml cream liqueur
- 1 to 2 drops green food colouring
Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Lime wedges or wheels
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the pineapple juice, lime juice, cream liqueur, vodka, and green food colouring.
- Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. Pour the cocktail into a glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Old Fashioned Bourbon Milk Punch
This decadent twist on the classic old-fashioned is worth a try for every cocktail enthusiast. Bourbon, when combined with sweet condensed milk, grated cinnamon and nutmeg makes a creamy and soothing drink.
Ingredients
- 45 ml sweetened condensed milk
- 60 ml bourbon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg and cinnamon, mixed
- Freshly grated cinnamon, for garnish
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, add sweetened condensed milk, bourbon, ground nutmeg and cinnamon. Dry shake the cocktail for a few seconds then add ice and shake once more.
- Strain the cocktail into a rock’s glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with cinnamon. Enjoy.
White Velvet Cocktail
Made with just three ingredients, this vodka cocktail is the best option for last minute party preparations. Apart from the sweet and creamy taste, it also has a visual appeal due to the edible glitter used to decorate the rim of the cocktail glass.
Ingredients
- 60 ml chocolate vodka
- 30 ml sweetened condensed milk
- Edible glitter for the glass
Method
- To rim the cocktail glasses, pour a small amount of water onto a small plate. Add about 1/4 cup of glitter to a second plate. Roll the outside edge of the cocktail glasses in the water and then the glitter. Set it aside.
- Add the vodka and condensed milk to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and then strain into the prepared glasses. Serve immediately.
Condensed Milk Martini
This version of espresso martini prepared with a hint of condensed milk is the right choice to satiate your craving for dessert and a cocktail in one go. To prepare the drink, replace the simple syrup in espresso martini recipe with condensed milk and your creamy cocktail is ready to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 60 ml freshly brewed espresso, chilled
- 45 ml vodka
- 30 ml coffee liqueur
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
Method
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and sweetened condensed milk.
- Shake well for about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini glass and serve immediately.
Condensed Milk Colada
This cooling summer cocktail has a creamy texture and sweet flavour making it ideal for beach parties. Prepared with frozen pineapple, rum, lime juice and sweetened condensed milk, it is best served in a chilled Hurricane glass over pebble ice.
Ingredients
- 60 ml condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 60 ml pineapple juice
- 60 ml rum
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh pineapple wedges
Method
- Blend ice, frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, rum, lime juice, and sweetened condensed coconut milk in a blender until slushy.
- Pour in a cocktail glass.
- Garnish the drink with pineapple wedges. Enjoy.
