I am a new bartender, just one year in. I never imagined that I would be so passionate and dedicated to creating cocktails- let alone entering competitions!

Cocktail Inspiration

Finding a balance of noncompetitive flavors resulting in a drink that is enjoyable for anyone

Ingredients

• 45 Ml. Licor 43 Original
• 60 Ml. Old Elk Wheated Bourbon
• 30 Ml. Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders Cold Brew
• 7 Ml. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
• 3 Dashes El Guapo Chicory and Pecan Bitters
• 1 Dashes Angostura Cocoa Bitters

Method

Cocktail Preparation

• Prepare your cold brew.
• Rim half of a coupe glass, using a 1:2 ratio of espresso powder and sugar.
• In a boston shaker add all ingredients as well as roughly 1 cup of ice.
• Shake for 20 seconds.
• Strain into glass using a hawthorne strainer.
• Optional- top with a coffee aroma filled bubble.

Coffee Preparation

• I used a 1:3 ratio of grounds:water and allowed it to sit at room temperature for 18 hours.