Francis The Mule is a sophisticated bourbon cocktail combining coffee liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and orgeat syrup for a balanced sweet-tart-bitter profile.
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Shake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Orgeat is an almond-flavored syrup. Substitute with almond syrup, amaretto (use less—it's stronger), or even a touch of almond extract mixed with simple syrup.
Use a mid-range bourbon (90–100 proof) with balanced vanilla and oak notes. Avoid high-proof bourbons that overpower the delicate coffee and almond flavors.
Cut a thin strip of lemon peel, hold it skin-side down over the drink, pinch firmly to release oils, then rub the rim and drop it into the glass.
Mix the liquor, liqueur, juice, and syrup in advance and chill. Add the bitters and pour over ice just before serving; fresh citrus doesn't hold well.
Serve in a rocks glass (old-fashioned) or coupe glass over ice, depending on preference for temperature and dilution.
