Grappacino

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno
1⁄2 oz Disaronno amaretto
1⁄2 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
1 oz Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of coffee beans.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Review:

The character of the grappa shines through and is complemented by the amaretto and coffee.

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History:

Adapted from a drink created in 2006 by George Sinclair.

Nutrition:

One serving of Grappacino contains 166 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 17.65% alc./vol. (17.65° proof)
  • 21.2 grams of pure alcohol

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Michelle Bell’s Avatar Michelle Bell
18th April 2024 at 20:55
Very interesting flavors combination. A bit sweet, not in the bad way though. If someone likes drier drink, maybe ¼ - ⅓ oz rich syrup.
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Looks great and, with the citrus freshness of kumquat combined with the oily character of grappa, it also tastes great

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