"dirty Hippies" Recipe

1. Prepare glass

Place 4 ice cubes into a rocks glass (old fashioned glass) to chill while you mix the cocktail.

2. Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz dry gin, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 oz cooled strong coffee or espresso, 0.5 oz Kahlúa, and 0.5 oz cold brew (if using for extra coffee intensity). If you want a silky texture, add 0.5 oz egg white (or about half an egg white).

3. Dry shake (if using egg white)

If you added egg white: secure the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify and build froth.

4. Wet shake

Open the shaker, add 6 ice cubes, secure the lid and shake hard for 12–18 seconds until the shaker is very cold to the touch and the mixture is well chilled.

5. Strain

Discard the ice from the chilled rocks glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the glass over fresh ice using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer (or just a fine strainer) to remove small ice shards and any egg white solids.

6. Garnish the cocktail with a lime wheel or twist on the rim and float three coffee beans on the surface or on the foam. Serve immediately with a short stirring stick or a small straw.