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Nightcap
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Nightcap
Serve in a Collins glass
| 2 oz | Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column) |
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Cold brew coffee |
| 1⁄2 oz | Maple syrup |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Thomas Henry Tonic Water |
Garnish: Orange zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with tonic water.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Depending on your coffee, the combination with rum, maple and tonic give this tall refreshing Nightcap a chocolaty note.
History:
Adapted from a cocktail created in 2019 by Daniel Moik, head bartender at Yours Truly in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Nutrition:
One serving of Nightcap contains 213 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 10.42% alc./vol. (10.42° proof)
- 17.7 grams of pure alcohol
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