The Coffee Cocktail is a vintage spirit-forward drink that combines brandy and port with a whole raw egg and powdered sugar, creating a creamy, luxurious sipper. Its name refers to the drink's dark color rather than any coffee ingredient.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Shake with ice and strain into flip glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · fine mesh strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
Raw eggs carry a small salmonella risk. Use pasteurized eggs, pasteurized liquid eggs, or pasteurized egg white powder for safety.
Yes, omit the egg and add ½ oz heavy cream or crème de cacao for richness, though the texture will be thinner.
Use a dry, smooth brandy (Cognac or Armagnac preferred). Old Mr. Boston Five Star is a budget-friendly option; upgrade to VS or VSOP for better flavor.
Shake vigorously with ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg and chill the drink thoroughly. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Yes. Scale all ingredients proportionally and batch-shake in smaller groups (3–4 drinks at a time) to avoid over-dilution and ensure proper emulsification.
