Endless Nights Recipe
Espresso infused vodka, cold brew, Mr. Black, walnut, boozy coconut whip
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Boozy Coconut Whip
Espresso infusion (makes extra, optional)
Method
Espresso infusion (optional, do at least 2 hours ahead or overnight)
Infuse vodka with espresso
Combine 1 tablespoon instant espresso (or 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans) with 1/2 cup neutral vodka in a clean jar. Seal and shake gently, then let sit at room temperature for 2–12 hours, tasting after 2 hours. Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with coffee filter or cheesecloth into a clean bottle. Use 3 tablespoons per cocktail. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Boozy Coconut Whip
Chill and whip
Chill a mixing bowl and whisk (or use the chilled bowl of a stand mixer) for 10–15 minutes. Scoop 1/2 cup chilled full-fat coconut cream into the bowl. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon dark rum, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip with an electric whisk or handheld mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form and mixture is light and airy (about 1–2 minutes). Taste and adjust sweetness or rum. Keep chilled until assembly.
Cocktail Assembly
Build and shake
Fill a cocktail shaker with 6 ice cubes. Add 3 tablespoons espresso-infused vodka, 1 ounce Mr. Black, 1 ounce cold brew coffee, 1/2 ounce walnut liqueur (or walnut syrup), and 2 dashes coffee bitters. Cap and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.
Strain
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass (use a fine mesh strainer if you want to remove tiny ice shards).
Top with coconut whip & garnish
Spoon or pipe a generous dollop (about 2 tablespoons) of the boozy coconut whip on top of the cocktail. Finish with a light dusting of finely grated walnut and, if desired, a tiny sprinkle of cacao nibs or an extra dash of coffee bitters for aroma.
Serve
Serve immediately while the whip is cold and the cocktail is chilled. Stir slightly if the guest prefers the whip incorporated; otherwise enjoy layered contrast between bitter coffee and creamy coconut.