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Haymaker

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (43)
Haymaker image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
5/6 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
5/6 fl oz Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee)
5/6 fl oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur
5/6 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Old Fashioned 34cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of whipped double/heavy cream, sea salt and instant coffee powder.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with a dollop of freshly whipped double/heavy cream, a pinch of sea salt and a light dusting of instant coffee powder.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Haymaker contains 228 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 14.71% alc./vol. (29.41° proof)
  • 15.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2023 by Vince Stipo at Enswell café bar & diner in Philadelphia, USA.

Review

If the Espresso Martini could be taken in a Tiki direction then this cream-topped, almond-influenced riff is it.

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Comments & Discussion

Matt Premium Member
I used a little cocoa powder as garnish - it was like drinking a tiramisu! Looked great, and tasted fantastic, but like tiramisu it is very rich. Highly recommended.
score: 1
Mookie Premium Member
I skipped the garnish listed and went with grated nutmeg and orange zest, I thought it was great! I'm not sure how you can read the ingredients, make the drink, and then say it's too sweet - of course it's sweet. With a dry coffee liqueur and a high-rye whiskey, you'll still get a really well balanced drink
score: 1
Josh Ryan
Tried it the original way first, and I'm not sure if it's just my orgeat but I didn't really like the flavor/sweetness of the drink.

Made another with some different specs: 45ml whiskey, 22.5 ml espresso, 15 ml coffee liquor, 15ml demerara simple, 7.5 ml maple syrup. Enjoyed that one much more.
score: 1
Theo Clark
I think in all equal parts, this drink may as well be a variation on a white Russian, for all intents and purposes. Probably work better like Evan said, with half the orgeat and coffee liqueur. Maybe even all equal parts but double rye, as the rye was effectively annihilated in this.

Not bad, but unremarkable as listed.
score: 2
Evan Slate
This is a bit too sweet. I would halve the orgeat and/or the Mr. Black’s next time. I used Liber & Co. orgeat.
score: 2
Michelle Bell
It is a great pick-me-up coffee cocktail in the afternoon. For ones have no problem of falling sleep, this can be a dessert drink after dinner. It may be a bit sweeter for some, a pinch of salt is magical. I used cacao powder for this run.
score: 4

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$1.14 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 28 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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