Ingredients
Drink
- 20 mlgreen peppermint liqueur, crème de menthe
- 20 mlcream liqueur, Amarula or Cape Velvet
Equipment
- a shot glass
- a teaspoon
To serve
- in one go, at a braai or a rugby match
Directions
- Chill both bottles well before you start. Cold liquids are more viscous and they layer far more cleanly than room-temperature ones.
- Pour the green peppermint liqueur into the shot glass first, filling it about halfway.
- Let it settle for a moment in the glass.
- Pour the cream liqueur very slowly over the back of the spoon.
- Pour slowly and steadily onto the back of the spoon, not into the glass.
- Keep the tip of the spoon touching the glass and raise it as the level rises. Stop when the glass is full, leaving a clean line between the two layers.
- Serve it immediately, before the layers begin to blur. It only holds its line for a few minutes, so it is poured to order rather than made in advance.
Technique
- Amarula is made from the fruit of the marula tree and is a South African product.
- The green and gold refer to the Springbok rugby colours.
- Layered shooters across the world work on the same density principle.
Substitutions
- Irish cream in place of Amarula, which works but is less South African.
- Any green crème de menthe.
Variations
- Made with Cape Velvet.
- Poured in a taller glass, as a longer drink.
- With a third layer, though the classic is two.
History
Named for the green and gold of the Springbok rugby jersey, poured in South African bars since the 1980s.
Frequently asked questions
What is Springbokkie?
Springbokkie is a cocktail from South Africa: layered shooter of green peppermint liqueur under cream liqueur. Named for the green and gold of the Springbok rugby jersey, poured in South African bars since the 1980s.
How long does Springbokkie take to make?
Springbokkie takes 2 min of preparation and no cooking at all. The recipe makes 1 shooter. It is rated easy to make.
What can I substitute in Springbokkie?
Yes, within limits. Irish cream in place of Amarula, which works but is less South African. Any green crème de menthe.
What is the most important thing to get right in Springbokkie?
Serve it immediately, before the layers begin to blur. It only holds its line for a few minutes, so it is poured to order rather than made in advance.
