The Coffee Cocktail is a caffeine-free after-dinner drink combining brandy, port, egg, and powdered sugar—a 19th-century classic that mimics coffee's color and sophistication without the caffeine.
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Shake with ice and strain into sour glass.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar strainer
Yes. Despite its name and café color, this cocktail contains no coffee or caffeine. It was named for its appearance and as a substitute for after-dinner coffee.
The recipe calls for a whole raw egg. Use pasteurized eggs or pasteurized egg products if you have concerns about food safety.
It works best as an after-dinner drink but can also be served as an apéritif.
Brandy is a key ingredient. Cognac is an acceptable substitute for similar flavor and body.
The Coffee Cocktail appears in the 1887 edition of Jerry Thomas's The Bar-Tender's Guide, making it a historically documented classic cocktail.
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