Wake Me Up (Before You Go-Go)

Name: Wake Me Up (Before You Go-Go)
Ingredients: 1 oz Bourbon; .5 oz Espresso; .25 oz Pedro Ximinez Sherry; .25 oz Toasted Cocoa Nib Syrup

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By Melissa Hoyle

Submitted on: February 28, 2023

Spirit Forward

After Dinner

Coffee lovers rejoice!! I saw this on @imbibe and knew I’d be making it. Except I embellished a bit, adding bourbon and a cocoa nib syrup. Because everything is better with bourbon! It’s perfect for those looking for a slightly different brunch cocktail.

Ingredients

1 oz
Bourbon

.5 oz
Espresso

.25 oz
Pedro Ximinez Sherry

.25 oz
Toasted Cocoa Nib Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

salted whipped cream *, toasted cocoa nibs

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 18% ABV (estimate)

By Melissa Hoyle

Bartender

Hi there! I've been a bartender at the same restaurant for over 10 years. My favorite spirits to work with are rum (love a good tiki drink!), gin and amaros. I love to garden and I often use the herbs and produce I grow to make syrups and infusions. Cheers y'all! ...

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Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake to chill, strain into glass over a large ice cube. Top with the salted whipped cream and cocoa nibs. *whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream with a pinch of fine sea salt and a pinch of sugar until soft peaks form

Editor's Note

Bourbon and espresso meet in this decadent dessert cocktail. PX sherry and house-made cocoa nib syrup add layers of dark fruit and earthy bitterness, finished with a salted cream crown.

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Stacy (Crafted Pour)

9 March 2023

Oh yes please. This sounds fantastic. Which Bourbon did you use. Also love that you toasted the nibs before making the syrup. Do you find it enhances the flavor?