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Tried different version and prefer the 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Galliano, single shot strong espresso version. You don’t want to be able to see through the drink.

Great cocktail - I really like these ratios for an strong espresso flavor without overwhelming sweetness. I used Cafe Granita, which is a pretty sweet liqueur. If I used my Mr. Black I'm betting I'd want some demerara syrup.

When I worked in Ingestre Place, near Old Compton Street, in the 80s, I heard that the model was Marie Helvin.

A great recipe. Tried a version where I refrained from adding the syrup as many suggested but did substitute 2/3 of the vodka with Vanilla vodka...it added the essence of sweetness without being cloying.

I made a “fancy” version with 2 types of Vodka and 3 syrups… I’m not sure why, but sooo many people like it more than the “normal” recipe.

1oz. Rye-based Vodka
1oz. Barley-based Vodka
1 oz. Espresso
1/2 oz. Kahlúa
1/2 oz. Syrup:
60% Simple
20% Demerara
20% Cinnamon OR Vanilla
Salt (pinch or 2 drops Saline)

I love it.

Amazing drink but imho needs some sugar syrup. I’ve made this drink for many people and 95% preferred it with some sugar… amount, well that’s down for you, I like 10 mls of vanilla sugar syrup. Def down to personal taste

Out of necessity (read: that's what I had in the house at the time) I made this with Borghetti rather than Kahlua or Galliano and boy, it did work well!

I've made this with 1 ml of Crème de Cacao for some added sweetness/cacao & vanilla flavor.