Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsRusTeak Thornton ParkExpress Your Fashion Recipe

Express Your Fashion Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Old Forester Bourbon, Espresso, Grand Marnier, Fernet Branca, Demerara, Chocolate Bitters

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Coffee

Sweeteners

Bitters

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill your serving glass by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Brew the Espresso

    Brew 1 oz of espresso using your preferred method. Set aside to cool slightly.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Old Forester Bourbon, 0.5 oz of Grand Marnier, 0.25 oz of Fernet Branca, 1 oz of brewed espresso, and 0.5 tsp of Demerara sugar.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice, covering the liquid. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Finishing Touches

  1. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the ice water from your chilled glass. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  2. 6

    Add Bitters

    Add 2 dashes of chocolate bitters on top of the cocktail.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Express the oils from a piece of orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

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