Official spec
- Brandy15 ml
- Tawny port45 ml
- Egg yolk10 ml
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Freshly grated nutmeg on top.
History
The first record is attributed to Jerry Thomas's Bartender's Guide, in the 19th century, where the recipe appears under the name "Coffee Cocktail". The name came from the drink's appearance, which resembles coffee, not from its ingredients: there is no coffee in the recipe.
Sources: official IBA spec and Wikipedia.
Flavor
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Pairs with
desserts · cheese · coffee · pasta
Sweet and full-bodied, it stands in for dessert or goes along with it.