Dry January: Afternoon Tipple
/It’s January, and the first day back to work for many, so we bet you need an afternoon boost don’t you? This coffee-based non-alcoholic amaro cocktail is just the ticket!
For the past year or so, I’ve watched Ottawa cocktail blogger Yvonne Langen shake up Italian Amaro-based cocktails on her blog Taste & Tipple. It was a flavour inspiration!
Thankfully, the multi-faceted nature of amari (plural for amaro) opens up a world of possibilities in the non-alcoholic space. Amari are usually made by macerating herbs in unflavoured alcohol or wine, and allowed to age in casks or barrels. From a non alcoholic product perspective, this flavourful amaro style of liqueur is perhaps the best suited for a zero proof product.
KickAss89 is a Canadian non-alcoholic amaro made from a century old family recipe. It’s a perfect fit in a non-alcoholic Siciliano
(Read all about how KickAss got started here!)
Ingredients
1 oz KickAss89
1 oz non alcoholic sweet vermouth
1 ¼ oz cold brew coffee
½ tsp simple syrup
½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Preparation
Add everything to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to develop a nice froth.
Strain into a coupe glass - if you have a Hawthorne Strainer it’s highly advised to use this rather than the standard top on your shaker. The frothy head will be slow to come out, but be patient - give the shaker and ice a few jiggles and shakes to get out every last drop!
Afternoon Tipple: An Amaro Non-alcoholic Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz KickAss89
- 1 oz non alcoholic sweet vermouth
- 1 ¼ oz cold brew coffee
- ½ tsp simple syrup
- ½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Add everything to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to develop a nice froth.
- Strain into a coupe glass - if you have a Hawthorne Strainer it’s highly advised to use this rather than the standard top on your shaker. The frothy head will be slow to come out, but be patient - give the shaker and ice a few jiggles and shakes to get out every last drop!
