8. Mr. J

Port-finished Scotch blends with coffee and chocolate in this fireside-ready cocktail.

Bold, smooth, and easy to sip, this fireside-ready cocktail from Irish mixologist Ariel Sanecki blends port-finished Scotch with coffee and chocolate.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces port-finished Scotch

• Such as Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

• 1 ounce sweet vermouth

• Such as Lo-Fi Aperitifs

• 1/3 ounce Benedictine liqueur

• 5 dashes chocolate bitters

• 10 coffee beans

• Orange peel strip

How to prepare

1. Step 1

• Combine Scotch, vermouth, Benedictine liqueur, bitters, and coffee beans in a mixing glass. Add ice, and stir 30 seconds.

2. Step 2

• Strain over a large ice cube into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange peel strip.

Helpful Tips

• Port-Finished Scotch
• The use of port-finished Scotch contributes to the cocktail's bold and smooth flavor profile.
• Coffee Bean Infusion
• The coffee beans are an ingredient that is stirred into the mixture, infusing the cocktail with their aroma and flavor.
• Large Ice Cube
• A large ice cube is ideal for chilling the drink without over-diluting it quickly.
• Orange Peel Garnish
• Gently twist the orange peel over the drink to express its oils onto the surface before dropping it in.

Enjoy your Mr J. Cocktail!