1 serving
Buffalo Smile ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Cream | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Banana liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Rye Whiskey | 45 ml | 4.5 cl | 1.5 oz | 6 parts |
Coffee Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Amaro | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Ginger liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Coffee Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
Coffee | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One restrained banana-whipped-cream dollop with a light coffee-bean grating
Method
How to make Buffalo Smile
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe and whisk the heavy cream in a clean bowl only until soft peaks form.
- 02
Fold the banana liqueur gently into the whipped cream without making it stiff.
- 03
Measure the rye, coffee liqueur, amaro, ginger liqueur, and coffee syrup into a mixing glass.
- 04
Add solid ice and stir until the base is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe and top with one modest dollop of banana whipped cream.
- 06
Grate a very light dusting from one coffee bean over the cream and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Buffalo Smile taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Buffalo Smile questions
What is in a Buffalo Smile?
Kokto’s build uses heavy cream, banana liqueur, rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, amaro, ginger liqueur, coffee syrup, and coffee.
How long does a Buffalo Smile take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Buffalo Smile prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Buffalo Smile alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B083https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/buffalo-smile-cocktail-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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