Double Black

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Photographed in a Speakeasy Martini 5.75oz

Ingredients:
1 1⁄3 oz Cacao & coffee spiced rum
1 1⁄3 oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur
1 1⁄3 oz Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot)
3 drop Chocolate bitters
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of dusted with ground/crushed cacao.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

Dark bitter chocolate and rich espresso with delicate spice.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 Wilson Hernandez at El Del Frente, Havana, Cuba.

Nutrition:

One serving of Double Black contains 229 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 17.15% alc./vol. (17.15° proof)
  • 20.6 grams of pure alcohol

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Deyan Kavrakov’s Avatar Deyan Kavrakov
28th February 2024 at 09:49
As experienced espresso fans we like a lot Double Black. I use Mr. Black liqueur, which is superior to most of the available coffee liqueurs. Since it is dry and strong, I kindly recommend adding a dash of Maple syrup. A must for coffee lovers.
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Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
26th April 2023 at 06:06
Don't have Black Tears Cacao & Coffee Spiced Rum. Other readers may find the following Triple (or Quadruple) Black improv easier to mix with what they have. 1 oz each black rum (I have Goslings), creme de cacao (dark if you have it), coffee liqueur (I have Kahlua), and strong black coffee. I added 1 dash each Bittermen's Xocolatl Bitters and Angostura Cocoa Bitters. Serve in a coupe. Sweet and tasty.
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