Coffee in cocktails

For cocktails, stability beats complexity.

Recommended orientation:

• Roast level: Medium to medium-dark
• Flavor profile: Chocolate, nut, caramel, little sharp acidity
• Grind: Always grind fresh, directly before preparation

Why?
Ice, alcohol and dilution reduce acidity and body. Very light roasts often appear flat or sour in cocktails.

Bar tip:
If the coffee tastes slightly bitter but full-bodied on its own, it usually also works in a drink

Standard recipe

• Ratio: 1:6 (e.g. 100 g coffee / 600 ml water)
• Grind: Coarse
• Extraction: 14-16 hours at 4-8 °C
• Shelf life: max. 48 hours refrigerated

Bar tip:

• Try cold brew before use. If necessary, dilute with water to reduce bitterness.

Filter / Batch Brew - light & aromatic

Ideal for: Aperitif drinks, low ABV cocktails

• Brew as usual
• Cool down quickly immediately after brewing
• Use within 24 hours