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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Ice & Tools
Method
Preparation
Brew espresso
Pull a shot (about 1 oz) of freshly brewed espresso. Allow it to rest 10–20 seconds off the heat so it is hot but not scalding; a slightly cooled shot integrates better with ice when shaking.
Mixing
Combine in shaker
Add 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz hazelnut liqueur, 1 oz espresso, and 0.25 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. If you prefer a slightly milder coffee intensity, add 0.25 oz cold water or ice-cold brewed coffee.
Add ice and shake hard
Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 4–6 cubes). Seal and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds. A strong shake chills the drink and creates a light crema on top from the espresso.
Double strain
Empty the chilled glass of ice or water. Using both the shaker strainer and a fine mesh strainer, double strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass to remove small ice shards and espresso grounds for a smooth finish.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish the cocktail with 3 whole coffee beans placed on the crema for aroma and visual contrast. Serve immediately.