Bittersweet and intense with a distinguished coffee aftertaste, this spirit-forward whiskey cocktail packs strong flavours with hints of orange and chocolate. As it remains smooth going down, this cocktail is a solid choice for anyone learning to enjoy stronger drinks. The sweet orange bitterness from the Amaro Montenegro melds beautifully with the warming notes from the coffee liqueur.
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To add complexity and aroma, a few dashes of cardamom and chocolate bitters are sprinkled into the mix. This is enough to enhance the deep and warming flavours of the coffee whiskey cocktail. This also rounds up the culinary holy trinity of chocolate, coffee, and spice — a flawless combination that has always worked well in sophisticated desserts and drinks.
Café Boulevardier | Rye whiskey, amaro & coffee liqueur cocktail
Course: DrinksDifficulty: EasyAn evolution of the original boulevardier recipe, this intense coffee whiskey cocktail features sensational notes of orange and chocolate. It will certainly impress guests over the holidays, including all hardcore coffee fans.
Ingredients
1 ounce coffee liqueur (we use Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur)
1 ounce rye whiskey (we use Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey)
1/2 ounce amaro (we use Amaro Montenegro)
4 dashes chocolate bitters (we use Scrappy’s Bitters)
4 dashes cardamom bitters (we use Scrappy’s Bitters)
Orange peel, to garnish
Preparation
- Add all ingredients (except garnish) to a mixing glass with a large cube of ice.
- Stir for 60 seconds, until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with small pieces of orange peel.
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