Coffee Cocktail
A low-proof cognac and port cocktail mixed with a whole egg, simple syrup, and grated nutmeg. It is faintly acidic, off-dry, and about 12% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled egg coupe
Coffee Cocktail
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Volume229 ml
Strength12% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (21 g)66 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.7 g (3.8%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.09%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jerry Thomas, “Bar-Tenders Guide” (1887)
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Coffee Cocktail