The Human Torch/Johnny Storm

A rugged smoky version of an espresso Manhattan

Ingredients

  • 1 oz overproofed bourbon

  • 1.5 oz heavy cream

  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder

  • chocolate bitters

  • 1.5 oz scotch

  • .5 oz coffee liqueur

  • 1.5 oz espresso (cold)

  • sugar and cayenne for rimming coupe glass with espresso

Garnish

  • 3 coffee beans

Hardware

  • Torch or lighter

  • Cocktail shaker

  • Cocktail rimmer

  • Coupe glass

  • Ice

How to make

  • Coat rim of coupe glass with espresso and rim inside and out with sugar and cayenne

  • Add heavy cream, 3-4 dashes of chocolate bitters, espresso powder, and small amount of ice to the cocktail shaker

  • Whip shake the contents of the shaker to combine and whip the cream

  • Add the overproofed bourbon to the rimmed coup glass

  • Add the scotch, coffee liqueur, espresso, and ice to the shaker with the whipped cream

  • Ignite the overproofed bourbon

  • Shake contents of the cocktail shaker 8-10 seconds

  • Strain shaker contents into the flaming coupe glass extinguishing the flame

  • Add three dashes of chocolate bitters and coffee beans to the coupe glass for garnish

  • Serve

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