Springbokkie

Springbokkie

Type	Layered shooter
Primary alcohol by volume	Crème de menthe Amarula
Served	Neat
Standard drinkware	Shot glass
Commonly used ingredients	1cl (1 part) Amarula 3cl (3 parts) Crème de menthe
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^[1]) 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.^[2]^[3]^[4]

References

↑ "Ice Pick Peppermint Liqueur". SLD Liquor Manufacturers. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
↑ "Springbokkie shot". Legendary Party Ideas. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
↑ "Springbokkie recipe". MixedDrinkWorld.com. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
↑ "Springbokkies (shooter)". Bar None Drinks Recipes. Retrieved 20 December 2009.

Cuisine of South Africa

Savoury dishes	Bobotie Boerewors Bokkoms Bunny chow Chicken feet Dikgobe Frikkadel Gatsby Isidudu Morogo Samp Skilpadjies Sosatie Umngqusho Waterblommetjiebredie Mealie bread Mieliepap (Mielie-meal) Potbrood Potjiekos Spatlo Tomato bredie Vetkoek

Snacks, condiments and commodities	Biltong Chakalaka Chutney Droëwors Konfyt Monkey gland sauce Peppadew Rusks (Ouma Rusks)

Pastries and desserts	Koeksisters Malva pudding Melktert Tameletjie

Beverages	Amarula Amasi Boeber Mageu Rooibos tea Springbokkie Umqombothi

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