Pura Vida

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (50 ratings)

Serve in a

Coupe glass

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Lightly smoked earthy coffee with hints of zesty orange.

Variant:

The Carlsbaek

History:

Created in 2016 by Riccardo Aletta (AKA 'Ricky D Wing') at Holy Birds in London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Pura Vida contains 163 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 29.22% alc./vol. (58.44° proof)
  • 19.1 grams of pure alcohol
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