Screaming Orgasm


A rich, creamy quartet of vodka, coffee liqueur, amaretto, and Irish cream.


Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Dessert
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Technique
Shake

The Screaming Orgasm is the ultimate example of the 1980s 'dessert in a glass' style, blending four distinct spirits with no non-alcoholic mixer. The vodka cuts the viscosity of the three liqueurs, while the amaretto and Irish cream provide a nutty, lacto-sweet profile. It is incredibly rich, sweet, and potent, often served on the rocks as a slow sipper. It bridges the gap between the White Russian and the Mudslide.


A Screaming Orgasm in a rocks glass over ice.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

The drink originated as simply the 'Orgasm,' but the addition of vodka (making it stronger/louder) earned it the 'Screaming' prefix in 1980s chain bars.

Source:Cocktail history archives; Difford's Guide

Bartender's Note

Shake vigorously to ensure the heavy liqueurs integrate and dilute properly.

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How to make the Screaming Orgasm

  1. 1Add vodka, coffee liqueur, amaretto, and Irish cream to a shaker filled with ice
  2. 2Shake until well chilled
  3. 3Strain into an Old-fashioned glass over fresh ice
  4. 4Garnish with cherry and serve

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