Layered Espresso Citrus Flip
A sophisticated layered cocktail balancing rich espresso with bright citrus and a creamy egg flip texture. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together espresso, freshly brewed, cognac, orange liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz espresso, freshly brewed
- 1.5 oz cognac
- 0.5 oz orange liqueur
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 orange zest twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 1.5 oz cognac, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1 egg yolk, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and the mixture is frothy.
- Step 3: Double strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled coupe glass to achieve a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Garnish by expressing the oils of an orange zest twist over the surface, then rest the twist delicately on the rim.
