Energy • Momentum • Clarity
Why this works
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Coffee → drive and focus
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Honey & spice → prosperity and warmth
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Citrus → luck and forward motion
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Bitters-style depth (NA) → strength without alcohol
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 oz fresh espresso (hot or chilled)
- 1½ oz blood orange juice or mandarin juice
- ½ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + hot water)
- ¼ oz non-alcoholic orange bitter or aperitif (optional but excellent)
- 2 dashes non-alcoholic aromatic bitters
- Orange peel
- Optional: pinch of Chinese five-spice or cinnamon
Directions
- Shake all ingredients with ice
- Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass
- Express orange peel oils over the top
- Optional: very light spice dusting
Flavor Profile
- Bright, juicy citrus up front
- Rich coffee core
- Warm honeyed spice finish
- Clean, energized mouthfeel
It feels intentional and celebratory, not like a substitute.
For the richest flavor and full-bodied depth, use a bold espresso roast from our collection to anchor this zero-proof cocktail beautifully.
