Wake Up Call Recipe
Casamigos Reposado, Bailey's Espresso, Orange Peel
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Method
Prep
- 1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or old-fashioned glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.
- 2
Brew espresso
Brew a fresh shot (about 0.5–1 oz) of espresso and let it rest 20–30 seconds to slightly cool. If using cold brew, measure 0.5 oz chilled concentrate.
Mixing
- 3
Combine ingredients
Into a cocktail shaker, add 1.5 oz Casamigos Reposado, 1 oz Baileys Espresso, 0.5 oz freshly brewed espresso, 0.25 oz coffee liqueur (optional), 0.25 oz simple syrup, and a generous handful of ice (about 1 cup).
- 4
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds. The goal is to chill the mixture quickly and create a silky froth from the espresso and Baileys.
- 5
Strain
Dump the ice or ice water from the chilled serving glass. Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the chilled coupe or rocks glass to remove small ice chips and ensure a smooth texture.
Garnish
- 6
Take the orange peel and hold it over the surface of the cocktail, skin side down, about 4–6 inches above. Give it a firm twist to express the citrus oils over the drink, then run the peel around the rim of the glass and drop it in as garnish.
- 7
Optionally float 2 whole coffee beans on the surface for aroma and presentation.
Serve
- 8
Serve immediately while still cold. Sip to enjoy the interplay of reposado oak, creamy espresso liqueur, and bright citrus oils.