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Blissful Black Forest Mocktail

Find the perfect vegan dessert drink recipe with this Blissful Black Forest Mocktail. Enjoy a taste of Germany's most famous cake in an easy-to-make, delicious mocktail.

πŸ•’ Prep - 5 minutes, Cook - None, Total - 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: German

Allergens

Nuts (Almond Milk)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
  • 2 cups cherry juice
  • 3 oz blackcurrant liqueur
  • 1 oz cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the pitted cherries, cherry juice, blackcurrant liqueur, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the cherry mixture into a cocktail shaker along with cocoa powder and almond milk.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 20 seconds to chill and mix.
  4. Strain the mocktail into a glass, allowing it to settle briefly before serving.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of cherry, blackcurrant, and cocoa is a quintessential German flavor profile, perfect for a summer garden party or an indulgent dessert.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar if desired.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Black Forest Cake originated in Germany and is named after the region where it was first created. It typically consists of layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries, often served with blackcurrant liqueur.