Café Vaquero Recipe
Whiskey, demerara syrup, angostura bitters, coffee beans, lemon zest
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the glass
Start by chilling your serving glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Combine ingredients
In a mixing glass, add the whiskey, demerara syrup, and Angostura bitters. Use a bar spoon to stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 3
Strain and serve
Discard the ice water from the chilled serving glass. Strain the mixed cocktail into the glass using a fine mesh strainer to ensure a smooth pour.
- 4
Garnish
Gently crush the coffee beans and sprinkle them on top of the cocktail. Finish by adding the lemon zest as a garnish for a citrusy aroma.
