Rustler's Roast

This invigorating Cowboy Coffee cocktail blends the robust flavors of dark-roast coffee beans, Stranahan's Colorado whiskey, and a hint of demerara sweetness, all elevated by the aromatic essence of Angostura bitters. It's a spirited concoction that pays homage to the rugged spirit of the Wild West, perfect for those who appreciate a drink with character and a kick.

Rustler's Roast

A spirited blend of dark-roast coffee, Colorado whiskey, and bitters, the Rustler's Roast pays tribute to the untamed allure of the Wild West.

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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 (equal parts demerara sugar and water)
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: lemon twist
  • Garnish: coffee bean

Instructions

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