Rodeo Roast

This invigorating cocktail, Rodeo Roast, brings together the robust flavors of dark-roast coffee, Colorado whiskey, and aromatic bitters, making it a drink fit for cowboys and city slickers alike. The rich, smoky notes of the whiskey blend seamlessly with the bitterness of the coffee, while the touch of demerara syrup adds a subtle sweetness, creating a unique and memorable sipping experience.

Rodeo Roast

Rodeo Roast is a bold and invigorating cocktail that combines dark-roast coffee, Colorado whiskey, demerara syrup, and bitters for a robust and flavorful drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 dark-roast coffee beans
  • 2 1/2 ounces Stranahan's Colorado whiskey
  • 1/2 ounce demerara syrup (made with 1 part demerara sugar and 1 part water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: lemon twist
  • Garnish: coffee bean

Instructions

  1. Crush the coffee beans in a shaker.
  2. Add the Colorado whiskey, demerara syrup, and Angostura bitters to the shaker with ice.
  3. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  4. Fine-strain the cocktail into a chilled Champagne flute.
  5. Garnish with an additional coffee bean.
  6. Squeeze a lemon twist over the drink to express the oils, then drop it in.