Parlay

Name: Parlay
Ingredients: .75 oz Aperol; .25 oz Lime Juice; 2 ea Cucumber Slice; 1 oz Ampersand Cold Pressed Coffee Liqueur

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By Michael Skubic

Submitted on: April 27, 2022

Signatures

Spirit Forward

A riff on the classic "Boulevardier" cocktail, this one was inspired by Captain Jack Sparrow's request for a "parlay" in which you can talk over your disputes with fellow pirates. The addition of Ampersand Coffee Liqueur in place of Sweet Vermouth adds a bit of sweetness and dark cocoa flavor to this direct bitter whiskey drink.

Ingredients

.75 oz
Aperol

.25 oz
Lime Juice

2 ea
Cucumber Slice

1 oz
Ampersand Cold Pressed Coffee Liqueur

Instructions

Garnish

Maraschino Cherry

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Coupe

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Michael Skubic

Founder of Old Harbor

Got my start in the craft beer industry by helping set-up Mike Hess Brewing Co. After a few years decided that whiskey, rum and gin were more my speed, so I started Old Harbor Distilling Co. We have been operating since September 28, 2014 on our still, 'The Belafonte'. I also bartend at our speakeasy, The Prop Shop, which is a member's only location hidden in our East Village Warehouse next to Petco Park....

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Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice until chilled, then double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Editor's Note

Coffee liqueur and Aperol meet in this low-proof riff. A splash of lime and fresh cucumber provide a bright, vegetal counterpoint to the dark cocoa notes.