Velvet Nightcap

Description: A luscious, silky nightcap that marries the smooth coffee notes of Tia Maria with the comforting richness of milk and a decadent topping of double cream. This cocktail is a grown-up dessert in a glass, perfect for unwinding after dinner. Ingredients: - 40 ml Tia Maria - 60 ml whole milk (chilled) - 20 ml double cream - 10 ml vanilla syrup (optional, for added sweetness) - Small pinch of grated nutmeg or shaved dark chocolate, for garnish Glassware: Serve in a chilled coupe glass. Instructions: 1. Add Tia Maria, milk, and vanilla syrup (if using) to a shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake vigorously until well mixed and chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 4. Gently float the double cream on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a spoon. 5. Garnish with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg or a few shavings of dark chocolate. Sip and savor the velvet-smooth layers—sweet, creamy, and luxuriously mellow!