We all love coffee — from mocha cookies to coffee dry rubs that can be used to season meat for BBQs, we just can't get enough of it. So it is with immense pleasure that on Sunday, September 29, also known as National Coffee Day, we celebrate all the goodness and energy that this little bean gives us day in and day out.
Whether you like yours espresso, americano or café bombón, there are many ways to enjoy this engery-inducing elixir. We've gathered a list of [non-morning] coffee inspired cocktails for your to celebrate all that is café.
© Grey GooseEspresso Martini by Grey Goose
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz Grey Goose vodka
1 oz single origin finest quality espresso
3/4 oz premium coffee liqueur 1 pinch of salt
Garnish: salted dark chocolate powder
Preparations:
Shake all ingredients and strain into a martini glass.
© Grey GooseEverglades by Santa Teresa 1796
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1 oz Santa Teresa 1796,
1.5 oz Cold Brew Coffee
1 oz Rosemary syrup
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
Preparations:
Add all ingredients into mixing tin.
Add ice and shake for 15 seconds.
Strain into Hurricane glass.
Add ice and garnish with dehydrated lime slice and rosemary.
© Grey GooseWild Oats by Grey Goose
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
Grey Goose
Oat Milk
Cold brew
Cinnamon honey syrup
Preparations:
Served on the rocks and garnished with fresh oats and a cinnamon stick. Available at Nighthawk Breakfast Bar in LA.
© Byblos MiamiByblos Old Fashioned from Byblos Miami - Miami, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Old Forester bourbon
0.5 oz. Stolen Smoked Rum
0.5 oz. Turkish Coffee reduction
4 dashes Orange Angostura bitters
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange Zest (for garnish)
Preparations:
Add all ingredients together in a shaker then stir.
Serve in a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
Optional: garnish with an orange zest.
© Lobster Bar Sea GrilleEl Cafecito from Lobster Bar Sea Grille - Miami Beach, FL
Yields: one serving
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Papa's Pilar Dark Rum
0.5 oz Miami Club Cuban Coffee Liqueur
0.5 oz Licor 43 1 dash simple syrup
2 dashes Bitter Truth chocolate bitters
Preparations:
In a shaker, add all the ingredients, shake vigorously, then pour into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
