Midnight In Rome Recipe

Features

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   If using the optional chilled espresso/cold-brew rinse, pour 0.25 oz into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass, swirl to coat the interior, then discard or strain out excess so the glass retains a faint coffee aroma. Otherwise chill the glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add ingredients to shaker

   Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 oz gin, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1 oz freshly brewed (and slightly cooled) espresso, 0.5 oz coffee liqueur, 0.5 oz amaro, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.

3. 3

   Shake

   Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. Because this drink contains espresso, shake long enough to both chill and create a silky crema from the coffee.

4. 4

   Double-strain and serve

   Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared chilled glass to remove ice shards and coffee particulates.

5. 5

   Garnish and finish

   Express an orange twist over the drink to release oils, run the twist around the rim, and drop it into the glass. Optionally float three coffee beans on the surface for aroma and presentation. Serve immediately.

6. 6

   Notes

   Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the 0.25 oz simple syrup. Use a medium-bodied gin to complement the coffee and amaro; a delicate citrus-forward gin will brighten the drink, while a juniper-forward gin gives a more classic profile.