Gangrene Cream: Delicious Sweet Potato Cocktail
Sep 15, 2025
Gangrene Cream is spooky, creamy and wildly versatile. Make it kid friendly or turn it into a grown up matcha cocktail. Either way, this recipe proves Sweet Potato Syrup belongs in your bar as much as it does in your pantry. It is earthy, smooth and just sweet enough.
Gangrene Cream Matcha Cocktail Recipe
This blend is rich and velvety. Matcha brings gentle earthiness. Sweet Potato Syrup adds warm spice. Holiday Pie Bitters bring the finish that ties it all together.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup almond milk (we used Malk)
- 2 oz El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup
- 1 tbsp El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Add the ice to a blender.
- Add almond milk, Sweet Potato Syrup, Holiday Pie Bitters and matcha.
- Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Adjust with more milk or ice if needed.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Spiced Creaminess: Sweet Potato and Matcha Balance
Sweet Potato Syrup gives this drink warm baking spice and depth without extra sugar. Matcha keeps it grounded. Almond milk makes it silky. Holiday Pie Bitters add a cozy layer of cinnamon and nutmeg. It is balanced, flavorful and works beautifully as a light dessert alternative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sweet potato cocktail?
It is any drink built around Sweet Potato Syrup or liqueur. Expect gentle sweetness and warm spice that pairs well with spirits and seasonal flavors.
What does a matcha cocktail taste like?
Matcha is earthy with a hint of bitterness. Paired with Sweet Potato Syrup and almond milk, it becomes creamy and smooth with real depth.
Is this recipe non-alcoholic?
Yes. As written, it is zero proof. Add four ounces of vodka or white rum if you want it spirited.
What are the flavor notes of El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup?
Sweet potato, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. It tastes like fall in a bottle with no artificial anything.
