• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Gin Cocktails
  • Vodka Cocktails
  • Tequila Cocktails
  • Rum Cocktails
  • Whiskey Cocktails
  • Brandy Cocktails
  • Shots
  • Mixed Drinks

Occasional Cocktails logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Drink Recipes
  • Cocktail eBook
  • Shots
  • Simple Syrup
  • About
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Drink Recipes
    • Cocktail eBook
    • Shots
    • Simple Syrup
    • About
  • ×
    Home » Mixed Drinks

    Sep 26, 2022 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    The Sombrero Drink: a decadent sipper

    Jump to Recipe

    The sombrero drink is a delicious, creamy and rich cocktail. It is a fancy looking layered drink, but still easy to make.

    sombrero drink in rocks glass

    What is the sombrero drink?

    A sombrero drink is a one to one ratio of Kahlua and Heavy Cream. This cocktail is super rich and creamy and has hints of chocolate and coffee to its taste.

    Kahlua is a creamy coffee liqueur that is rich and thick. It also has notes of vanilla, caramel and chocolate in its taste profile.

    The sombrero drink sort of resembles a hat in that you layer the heavy cream on top of the dark Kahlua.

    This drink, like the brown cow and toasted almond shot, is creamy and rich which is perfect for chilly fall or winter nights. The richness works well as a dessert drink, particularly for winter holidays.

    How to make this drink:

    This is a layered drink, so while it does take a steady hand, it is still relatively easy to make. It only takes two ingredients and a few minutes to whip this one up.

    closeup of sombrero drink

    Equipment:

    • jigger
    • Rocks/Scotch/Bourbon glass
    • Bar Spoon

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz Kahula
    • 2 oz heavy cream
    • Ice
    sombrero drink with kahlua and heavy cream in the back

    Instructions:

    Step one

    Start by gathering your jigger, bar spoon, glass, Kahlua, and heavy cream together.

    Step two

    Take your rocks glass and add some ice to it.

    Step three

    Use your jigger to measure out 2 oz of Kahlua. Pour that Kahlua into your rocks glass with the ice.

    Step four

    Use your jigger to measure out 2 oz of Heavy Cream.

    Step Five

    To layer your heavy cream on top of the Kahlua: Take your bar spoon and turn it upside down. It should sit just above the Kahlua in the glass. Slowly pour your heavy cream from the jigger over the back of the bar spoon. This should make the heavy cream sit on top of the Kahula.

    Step Six

    Your drink is ready. Sit back and enjoy!

    Recipe

    view of sombrero drink from the top of the glass

    Sombrero Drink

    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • jigger
    • bar spoon
    • Rocks glass
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Kahlua
    • 2 oz Heavy Cream
    • ice

    Instructions
     

    • Place ice into your Rocks glass.
    • With your jigger measure and pour 2 oz of Kahlua into your glass.
    • With your jigger measure 2 oz of Heavy Cream.
    • Place your bar spoon just above the Kahlua in the glass upside down.
    • Slowly pour the heavy cream over the spoon into the glass. It should sit on top of the Kahlua.
    Subscribe for More!Join our newsletter for more drink recipes.

    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

    More Mixed Drink Recipes

    • Bailey's on the rocks in a glass on a wooden table with a bottle of baileys in the background.
      Baileys Over Ice
    • Bushwacker drink in a hurricane glass on a wooden table.
      Bushwacker Cocktail Recipe
    • French mule on a wooden table with mint in the mug.
      French Mule
    • Lager and lime in a highball glass with a lime wedge on a wooden table.
      Lager and Lime

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey there, we are Kristin & Justin! After Justin spent over a decade as a bartender, we decided to bring that mixology online so everyone can mix up the best drinks

    More about us →

    Popular Cocktails

    • Tequila and sprite in a highball with a lemon wedge on the rim.
      Tequila And Sprite: The Margarita On A Budget
    • whiskey and cream soda in a glass with a cherry garnish
      Whiskey and Cream Soda Recipe
    • brandy and coke
      Brandy And Coke: Very Special Brandy Cola Recipe
    • Close up of a blue motherfucker drink with maraschino cherries and lemon wedge.
      Blue Motherfucker Drink (AKA Adios Motherfucker)
    • french kiss shot with ingredient bottles in the background
      Fun and Inappropriate Dirty Drink Names
    • Close up of a vodka sprite in a highball glass with lemon wedge on the rim.
      Vodka And Sprite

    NYE + Dry January Favorites

    • Hairy buffalo drink on a wooden table.
      10+ Big Batch Cocktails For Large Gatherings
    • Closeup of eggnog martini with ingredients in background.
      10+ Creamy Eggnog Cocktails
    • Champagne drinks in a grid - french 75, pornstar martini, blushing bride, thug passion.
      10+ Easy Champagne Cocktails for Celebrations
    • grid of - boozy hot chocolate, spanish coffee vampires kiss and tequila boom new years eve drinks.
      20+ New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Ring in the Year

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Join us!

    • Join our newsletter and get a FREE cocktail making cheat sheet.

    Contact

    • About

    Please drink responsibly.  Follow all local/federal alcohol laws.  We are not advocating underage or irresponsible drinking of any kind.

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 MrAnimal Media LLC

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required