Springbokkie

Springbokkie
Cocktail
TypeLayered shooter
Base spirit
ServedNeat: undiluted and without ice
Standard drinkware
Shot glass
Commonly used ingredients
  • 1cl (1 part) Amarula
  • 3cl (3 parts) Crème de menthe
PreparationThe Crème de menthe is poured into the shot glass and the Amarula is carefully layered on top.

The springbokkie ("little springbok" in the Afrikaans language) is a cocktail shooter that is popular in South Africa. It is composed of crème de menthe (or substitutes[1]) and Amarula. The drink derives its name from the country's national animal, and the colors from the team jersey colours (green and gold) of the South Africa national rugby union team, which is known as "The Springboks". The ratio of Amarula to crème de menthe can vary substantially between recipes.[2][3][4]

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  2. ^ "Springbokkie shot". Legendary Party Ideas. Archived from the original on 21 June 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Springbokkie recipe". MixedDrinkWorld.com. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  4. ^ "Springbokkies (shooter)". Bar None Drinks Recipes. Retrieved 20 December 2009.