Power Up Espresso Cocktail

If you’re looking for a post-dinner pick me up this is the cocktail!

We are excited to announce our newest collaboration with our friends at Confluence Distilling and Rosso Coffee Roasters; two of Calgary’s favourite hotspots. Experience the smooth freshness of Confluence Headwater vodka married to splendiferously roasted Rosso coffee beans to create a perfectly balanced sip. Confluence craftily distilled Rosso’s Tipping Point beans, pulling out notes of walnut, chocolate and a bit of local spirit to bring you a delicious espresso vodka, now available for delivery on Spud! 

The Power Up cocktail brings the espresso vodka to the next level in this delicious winter cocktail. Cheers to a little boost in your day! Brought to you by Reece Southern from Proof YYC Cocktail Bar.

Power Up Cocktail

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• Author: Becky Freeman-Musij

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Ingredients

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• 1.5oz Confluence Espresso Vodka
• .5oz Cynar
• 1.5oz Rosso Cold Brew
• .5oz Simple Syrup 2:1
• 2 Dash Orange Bitters
• 1 Large Pinch Salt
• Garnish: Orange Twist

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Instructions

How to make Rosso Cold Brew

• Coarsely crush 1.5 cups of Rosso whole bean coffee (your fav will do) into 2 cups of water and steep for 24 hours in fridge.

How to make 2:1 simple syrup

• Add 2 cups of white sugar and 1 cup of water into a pot. Heat until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate and allow to cool.

How to assemble cocktail

• Fill your cocktail class with ice cubes so the glass keeps cold
• In a shaker, add a heavy pinch of salt, orange bitters, simple syrup, Rosso cold brew, Cynar and finally, the Confluence espresso vodka
• Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 7 seconds
• Dump the ice out of your cocktail glass now that is cold, add shaved/crushed ice in place. Add the crushed ice to the top of the glass
• Strain the contents from your shaker into the cocktail glass
• Grab an orange rind and press the oils onto the top of the cocktail. Add the rest of the orange peel into the cocktail and enjoy!

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Ice: Crushed / small cubes
• Glassware: Collins / Tall Glass

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1