The Buried Relic

A silky, espresso-led dessert cocktail: vodka keeps it crisp, while coffee liqueur, amaretto and Irish cream bring dark-roast, almond and vanilla notes. A restrained touch of syrup rounds the finish. Ingredients 30 ml vodka 25 ml coffee liqueur 30 ml freshly brewed espresso, cooled 20 ml amaretto 20 ml Irish cream liqueur 5 ml simple syrup Method Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until well chilled, then double-strain into a chilled glass. Glass Chilled coupe or martini glass Garnish Three coffee beans and one cocktail cherry on a pick.