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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Chill glass
Place an old-fashioned or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill the glass.
Measure and prep
Measure Kahlúa, vodka, Baileys, cold-brew coffee (or chilled espresso), and simple syrup if using. Have heavy cream and ice ready.
Mixing
Combine base spirits
Add ice to a cocktail shaker until half full (about 1 cup cubed ice). Pour in 1.5 oz Kahlúa, 1.0 oz vodka, 1.0 oz Baileys, and 1.0 oz cold-brew coffee or chilled espresso. If you want the drink a touch sweeter, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.
Shake
Secure the shaker top and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the ingredients are well combined and chilled.
Strain
Discard the ice water from the chilled glass (if used). Strain the shaken cocktail into the chilled rocks glass over fresh ice (use 2–3 large cubes).
Float cream
Gently pour 0.5 oz heavy cream (or half-and-half) over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the cocktail to create a light cream float. It will add a silky layer without fully mixing in (you can stir if desired).
Garnish & Serve
Lightly grate a small pinch (about 0.1 tsp) of fresh nutmeg or dust with cocoa powder over the cream float. Optionally drop 2 whole coffee beans on top for presentation. Serve immediately with a short stirring spoon or straw so the drinker can blend the cream if they like.