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Stirred · 1 serving

Buffalo Smile

Dave Anderson's rye and coffee after-dinner cocktail with amaro, ginger liqueur, coffee syrup, and banana whipped cream.

Short answer

Buffalo Smile is a stirred cocktail made with heavy cream, banana liqueur, rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, amaro, ginger liqueur, coffee syrup, and coffee. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Buffalo Smile ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Heavy Cream60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Banana liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Rye Whiskey45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
Coffee Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Amaro7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Ginger liqueur7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Coffee Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Coffee1 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.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe and whisk the heavy cream in a clean bowl only until soft peaks form.

  2. 02

    Fold the banana liqueur gently into the whipped cream without making it stiff.

  3. 03

    Measure the rye, coffee liqueur, amaro, ginger liqueur, and coffee syrup into a mixing glass.

  4. 04

    Add solid ice and stir until the base is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe and top with one modest dollop of banana whipped cream.

  6. 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.

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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