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How to Make Espresso-Based Cocktails?

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How-To Guide: Making Espresso-Based Cocktails

Ingredients:

- Freshly brewed espresso (1-2 shots per cocktail)
- Spirit of choice (vodka, rum, whiskey, etc.)
- Sweetener (simple syrup, flavored syrups, liqueurs)
- Ice
- Optional flavorings (vanilla, chocolate, spices)
- Fresh milk for frothing
- Garnish (orange or lemon zest, chocolate shavings)

Instructions:


1. Brew Espresso:

   - Brew 1-2 shots of strong espresso using your preferred method. Allow it to cool slightly.

2. Choose Your Spirit:

   - Select a spirit that complements the flavor of coffee. Vodka, rum, and whiskey are popular choices.

3. Sweeten to Taste:
   - Add sweetener to balance the bitterness of the espresso. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your taste.

4. Add Flavorings (Optional):

   - Experiment with optional flavorings like vanilla extract, chocolate syrup, or a dash of spice to enhance the complexity of the cocktail.

5. Shake or Stir:

   - Combine the brewed espresso, spirit, sweetener, and flavorings in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously or stir well to chill the ingredients.

6. Prepare Milk Foam:

   - Froth fresh milk until it forms a rich, creamy foam. The foam adds a luxurious touch to the cocktail.

7. Strain Into Glass:

   - Strain the shaken or stirred mixture into a glass filled with ice. This can be done through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any ice chips.

8. Top with Milk Foam:

   - Gently spoon the frothed milk on top of the cocktail. The foam can be poured over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.

9. Garnish Creatively:
   - Add a finishing touch by garnishing with citrus zest, chocolate shavings, or any other complementary garnish.

10. Serve and Enjoy:
    - Your espresso-based cocktail is ready to be enjoyed! Sip slowly and savor the harmonious blend of coffee and spirits.

Feel free to customize the recipe based on your preferences. Whether you're creating a classic Espresso Martini or experimenting with your own concoction, the key is to balance the boldness of espresso with the chosen spirit and flavorings. Cheers to crafting delicious espresso-based cocktails!

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Blue Monkey

Moderate ABV ( between 15% and 20% ), Balanced and approachable.
*Note that dilution and other factors like type and temperature of ice are not considered in this upfront calculation.

Blue Curacao Liqueur, Coconut Rum, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice create a blue monkey cocktail that pairs well with tropical seafood dishes or spicy Asian cuisine.

Tropical and Fruity


  • Blue Curacao Liqueur 1 part
  • Coconut Rum 1 part
  • Orange Juice 1.5 parts
  • Pineapple Juice 1/2 part


Hurricane glass


Blue Monkey
blue monkey is a popular Rum cocktail containing a combinations of Blue Curacao Liqueur,Coconut Rum,Orange Juice,Pineapple Juice .Served using Hurricane glass
The Blue Monkey cocktail is a tropical paradise in a glass, blending Blue Curacao Liqueur, Coconut Rum, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice. Serve it in a hurricane glass over crushed ice for a visually appealing and flavorful treat.


Blue Monkey Ingredients


Blue Curacao Liqueur,Coconut Rum,Orange Juice,Pineapple Juice,


Blue Monkey Recipe


Pour in hurricane glass with crushed ice. Stir or mix gently.

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  • Blue Curacao Liqueur

    Curaçao is a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of the bitter orange laraha. It's been a popular liqueur for more than 150 years, the Dutch East India Company created this orange liqueurs by steeping orange peels in alcohol from the island of Curaçao and called it Curaçao liquor, unlike Triple Sec, Curacao has added spices and herbs to the orange and Curaçao comes in a variety of colours such as clear, orange or blue.

    Blue Curaçao being the most used of them, in cocktails. Although Curacao is an orange tinted liquor, Blue Curacao is a regular Curacao dyed bright blue to give it a striking appearance, and thus is a very popular cocktail mixer, whenever a striking colour is desired.

    Blue Curacao is usually around 25% ABV.

    Blue Curacao is essentially Orange Liqueur tinted Blue, the colour doesn't influence the taste and thus Orange Curacao is interchangeable with Blue Curacao in recipes, if the colour is not important in the appearance.

    NOTE: Blue Curacao being an Orange Flavoured Blue Liqueur, it's primary purpose in a cocktail is introducing the Orange flavour and the striking sky blue to the drink, so, if a bottle of Blue Curacao liqueur is something you are not planning to buy right now, you can manage with the Blue Curacao Syrup.
    It would add the same flavour and colour profile to the cocktail, all we need to do is simply count for the alcohol absent in the syrup and account for it.

  • Coconut Rum

    A Coconut Rum is a White Rum made following the usual fermentation of sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice, then distillation of it into a clear liquid, which is then aged in stainless steel barrels. White Rums are colourless since they are aged in steel barrels where as Dark Rums get their hue from the charred oak barrels they are agedin.

    A Coconut Rum is essentially thus a white Rum infused with coconut flavour by steeping coconut meat in Rum and leaving to infuse for at least two weeks. Then once infused, the coconut is filtered out and the flavoured Rum is bottled and sold. From the infusion it attains a rich tropical flavour and creamy texture and is a favourite tropical drink to uplift your mood, where ever you are.

  • Orange Juice

    Orange Juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C, one cup contains twice the daily recommended value. Vitamin C supports the immune system and helps fighting the common cold. The folate in Orange juice supports healthy fetal development. It is low calory and thus is already a qualified alternative to cola fizz in your cocktail if you want to keep your drinks acceptably healthy.

    Orange Juice being citrus and naturally sweet and sour, it literally goes with almost any liquor, and of course Vodka being neutral, the best known pairing is with Vodka. But goes well with Dark Rum too, and you get the Planter's Punch, mix it with Champagne and you have made a mimosa, or with tequila to make a tequila sunrise.

  • Pineapple Juice

    Rich in antioxidants, this juice pressed from the pulp of the Pineapple is a good protection against cell degeneration, It contains bromelain, a group of enzymes known to reduce inflammation, improve digestion and boost immunity. In drink mixing, there is nothing like the tropical flavour of pineapple juice to add that tropical freshness and nuance to a cocktail.

    In drink mixing pineapple having a fruity tropical aroma pineapple juice is a good companion for tropical fruits such as mango, banana, passion fruit, and also pairs well with oranges and grapefruit juice.

    Pineapple juice is the juice pressed out of the pulp of the pineapple fruit, several varieties of pineapple are used to manufacture commercial pineapple juice. High on Vitamin C and enzymes that have been shown to activate healthy immune response, it’s a good juice to start a day. The enzyme bromelain in pineapple juice, triggers analgesic response in the body to fight pain and reduce swelling. In cocktails, Pineapple juice goes best with Vodka and is often a regular juice in many Vodka cocktails.

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