Cold, Dark Brew

As the days become shorter, this dark, savoury coffee cocktail makes a delicious sip, especially with a sweet snack. The technique of dropping a zest in the tin for a burst of citrus flavour is called a “regal shake.” It makes for a perfect after-dinner treat served with Biscotti Al Pistacchio.

By Charlene Rooke

1½ oz Cognac or amber or dark rum
2 oz cold-brew coffee
½ oz maple syrup
2 to 3 dashes Dillon’s Orange Bitters (optional) 
2 orange zests, divided
1½ oz dairy or plant milk
Fresh nutmeg for garnishing

Add Cognac, cold brew, syrup, bitters and one of the orange zests to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until thoroughly chilled, up to 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Using a milk frother or a small whisk, foam dairy or plant milk. Spoon foam atop cocktail. Microplane or grate nutmeg onto foam and garnish with orange zest.

Makes 1 cocktail