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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
Place a rocks glass or old-fashioned glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill, or fill it with ice and let sit while you assemble the cocktail.
Measure ingredients
Measure 2 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1 oz cooled strong coffee. If you prefer a slightly sweeter drink, measure 0.25 oz simple syrup.
Mix
Fill a mixing glass or shaker with the cup of ice. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, cooled coffee, and simple syrup (if using). Stir gently for 15–20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly. If you prefer a slightly frothy surface, give a short hard shake for 5 seconds, then stir briefly.
Serve
Dump the ice from the chilled rocks glass if you used it to chill, then strain the mixed cocktail into the glass over fresh ice (1–2 large cubes).
Garnish and finish
Garnish with 1–3 coffee beans floated on top or an expressed orange twist. Serve immediately.