Black Gato Nightcap

A moody, sophisticated after-dinner drink. This recipe brings together the earthy smoke of mezcal with the deep, roasted notes of coffee liqueur and the subtle sweetness of crème de cacao.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. coffee-infused mezcal

  • 1/2 oz. crème de cacao

  • 1/2 oz. Averna amaro

Instructions:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir to chill. Strain into a rocks glass over a few cubes of ice or one large cube.

  • Coffee-Infused Mezcal: Add 1 scoop of espresso to a bottle of mezcal and let sit for  for 3-4 hours. Strain the coffee out of the bottle before use.

Attribution:
Recipe: Mike Melazzo, Mott St., Chicago
Photo: Nate Chung | November 13, 2018
Origin: Imbibe

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