Roman holiday
Prep
5 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy
My favorite way to end an evening is with this Roman Holiday cocktail, a sophisticated blend that brings together espresso, sambuca, and brandy for pure indulgence. The beauty of this drink is how quickly you can put it together, ready in just five minutes of actual preparation. Espresso isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that support heart health, so you can feel a little better about treating yourself. The bitter orange garnish adds a lovely citrus brightness that cuts through the richness perfectly. This is one of those cocktails that feels fancy but requires no special skills, making it ideal for impressing guests or simply enjoying a moment of quiet luxury at home.
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Ingredients
- 1ice cubes(Large ice cube or smaller cubes)
- 1espresso coffee(shot espresso (around 30ml), cooled and chilled )
- 30 mlssambuca
- 30 mlsbrandy(or Cognac)
- 2 drop/sangostura bitters((optional))
- 1orange
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Put 1 large or a few smaller ice cubes into a lowball glass and add the espresso, sambuca and brandy. Stir for 30 seconds, until the outside of the glass starts to become frosty. Add the angostura bitters.
- 2
Pare a strip of zest from the orange, then cut away any white pith using a sharp knife. Squeeze the zest over the top of the drink to release the oils, rub the strip around the rim of the glass, drop it into the drink, then serve.
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