Cocktails

Midnight Manx

Midnight Manx is a cocktail made with Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, Goldschlager, and Heavy Cream. It is served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic5.8% ABV5 ingredients

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, uses cream, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 ozKahluaUnknown
1 ozBaileys irish creamUnknown
dashGoldschlagerUnknown
2 ozHeavy creamUnknown
2 oz HazlenutCoffeeUnknown

How to Make It

Fill a mixer with ice and add Baileys, Kahlua, Goldshlager, and cream.Fill
Shake for 5 seconds and Strain into a double Rocks glass filled with ice.Shaken
Add chilled coffee Stir and enjoy!Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Coffee Vanilla

Supporting notes

Sweet RoastedCinnamonSpice Chocolate

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegetarian

Not compatible

Gluten-FreeKetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Kahlua1 oz

Coffee LiqueurWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount and adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Coffee liqueur can usually replace Kahlua, though sweetness and coffee intensity may vary.

Vegetarian-compatible

Heavy Cream2 oz

Light CreamWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; the drink may be less full-bodied.
What changes: Light cream can replace heavy cream when a lighter texture is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How strong is a Midnight Manx?: The Midnight Manx has an ABV of approximately 5.8%. That's approximately 0.58 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 394 kcal, 16.5g sugar, 21.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
Can I make a Midnight Manx at home?: Yes. The Midnight Manx uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.