Type | Layered shooter |
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Primary alcohol by volume | |
Served | Neat; undiluted and without ice |
Standard drinkware | Shot glass |
Commonly used ingredients |
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Preparation | The 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), composed of creme de menthe (or substitutes) and Amarula, is a cocktail shooter that is popular in South Africa. The drink derives its name 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 creme de menthe can vary substantially between recipes.