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Coffee Cocktail

Written by
Dale DeGroff
Dale DeGroff is known for having sparked the modern cocktail renaissance while helming the bar program at the Rainbow Room in the 1980s and ’90s.
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Coffee Cocktail
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The classic Coffee Cocktail is actually caffeine-free.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Cognac
  • 1 ounce ruby port
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • Garnish: grated nutmeg

Steps

  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Vigorously dry-shake (without ice), then add ice and shake again until well-chilled.

  2. Strain into a port glass.

  3. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.