Smoky Cocoa Espresso Flip

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A rich, bold cocktail combining dark espresso and smoky mezcal balanced with creamy cocoa and a silky egg yolk for a luxurious finish. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh espresso, and chocolate 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Add 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh espresso, 0.75 oz chocolate liqueur, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 large egg yolk into a cocktail shaker without ice.
  2. Step 2: Dry shake vigorously for 20 seconds to emulsify the egg yolk and ingredients.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake again for 15 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Step 5: Dust the surface lightly with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy, smoky layers.

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