Taste profile
Strong, balanced, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumShot glass
Cocktail guide
After Five
After Five combines Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream in a shot served in a shot glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Quick fact
After Five is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 11.
- 2Pour Kahlua into shot glass to about 1/2 full. 2.
- 3Using a spoon(inverted), slowly pour in the Peppermint Schnapps until glass is about 3/4 full.
- 4Done correctly, the Schnapps will flow under the Kahlua for a clear layer. 3.
- 5Again using a spoon, but this time right side up, slowly top off the glass with a layer of Bailey's.
- 6Be careful to place the spoon right at the top of the Kahlua layer and to raise it as the glass fills up.
- 7Done correctly, this will provide a layer of Bailey's floating over the Kahlua. 4.
- 8Toss it down all at once for something like a Peppermint Pattie, WITH A BANG!!!
- 9NOTE: Best if all ingredients are chilled
Method
Built
Finish
Usually finished with Peppermint Schnapps.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: After Five is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
✓Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Shot glass
Method
Built
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a shot glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. After Five sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
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Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Shot
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Shot glass
Method
Built
Garnish
Usually finished with Peppermint Schnapps.
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