Kentucky Coffeetree

Sweet with a Bite

Your traditional Old Fashioned meets Aperol (minus the Spritz). This drink takes all that’s good about the classic and makes it even better for an aperitif that serves as your loyal companion for any occasion. The Kentucky Coffeetree was discovered by America’s early settlers, and they noticed its seeds had a striking resemblance to coffee beans. Once roasted, the coffeetree seeds were consumed as a substitute whenever supply was running short. Here’s our cocktail reimagining those elements in a glass.

TASTING NOTES
AROMA: Toasted coconut, coffee, and spices
FLAVOR: Bittersweet notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and a light oily coconut finish

Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

1.5oz Kentucky Coffee Whiskey
0.25oz Italian Aperitif [Aperol]
0.5oz Coconut-Sweet Vermouth
Garnish: Orange Slice & Ground Coffee
Glassware: Large Rocks Glass

JUST FOUR EASY STEPS

HOW TO MAKE THIS DRINK

Step 01

Build

Add ingredients into a mixing glass over fresh ice.

Step 02

Mix

Stir ingredients with a barspoon until chilled.

Step 03

Pour

Strain into a large Rocks glass over a large ice cube.

Step 04

Drink

Garnish with a thin orange slice and a pinch of ground coffee.

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