Let's Towpath Go Recipe
Vodka, Cynar, Coffee Liqueur, Cream, Chocolate Bitters
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Build and shake
Add vodka, Cynar, coffee liqueur, heavy cream, and chocolate bitters to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 large cubes).
Dry shake (optional, for creamier texture)
If you prefer a creamier, velvety texture, first shake the ingredients without ice for 8–10 seconds to emulsify the cream.
Wet shake
Add ice (if you dry-shook) and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.
Double strain
Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass (or an Old Fashioned glass with no ice). Double-straining removes small ice shards and yields a smooth texture.
Finish
Garnish with a light dusting of grated dark chocolate or a few chocolate shavings across the surface. Optionally float a single coffee bean on top for aroma and presentation.
Serve
Serve immediately while cold. The Cynar adds herbal bitter complexity that balances the sweetness of the coffee liqueur and cream; sip slowly to enjoy the layered flavors.