Jason Clark - The art & craft of coffee cocktails : over 80 recipes for mixing coffee and liquor

The Art & Craft of

COFFEE COCKTAILS

The Art & Craft of

COFFEE COCKTAILS

Over 75 recipes for mixing coffee and liquor

JASON CLARK

With photography by Alex Attikov Osyka

Designer Paul Stradling

Editor Dawn Bates

Production David Hearn

Picture research Christina Borsi

Art Director Leslie Harrington

Editorial Director Julia Charles

Publisher Cindy Richards

Indexer Hilary Bird

Published in 2018 by
Ryland Peters & Small
2021 Jockeys Fields
London WC1R 4BW
and
341 E 116th St
New York NY 10029

www.rylandpeters.com

Text and commissioned photography
Jason Clark 2018

For full picture credits, see right

The authors moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.

ISBN: 978-1-78879-043-7

eISBN: 978-1-78879-140-3

A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library.

US Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data has been applied for.

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This book is dedicated to my No.1 supporter, friend and favourite cocktail-loving customer, Girl Sam Gilmore. I have no doubt she would have made her way through every single recipe in this book were she still sitting at my bar. This ones for you Sam.

Notes

Both British (metric) and American (Imperial ounces plus US cups) measurements are included in these recipes for your convenience; however, it is important to work with one set of measurements only and not alternate between the two within a recipe.

All spoon measurements are level unless otherwise specified.

Picture credits

Photographs by Alex Attikov Osyka, except for:

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CONTENTS

COFFEE

COCKTAILS

Martin Hudak

The American Bar at the Savoy Hotel London World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion 2017

The Art & Craft of Coffee Cocktails is a publication that has been missing in our industry for many years. This fantastic combination of two different fields showcases easy-to-use recipes complemented with delicious pictures. It is a must-have for all drinks lovers and industry professionals. May you enjoy many a coffee cocktail while reading this inspirational book!

Cheers,
Martin

Gary Regan

Legendary bartender and author of numerous bar industry titles such as The Joy of Mixology, The Negroni, The Bartenders Gin Compendium and more

When Jason Clark speaks, bartenders listen. Its a sure sign that, when it comes to cocktails, he has a firm grasp on whats going on behind the bars of the world. And to prove it, hes first out of the gate with a book about the hottest drinks trend in the world: coffee cocktails. The Espresso Martini, created by the late, great bartending legend, Dick Bradsell, was, I believe, the drink that started all the fuss, and if youve ever tasted one of these babies, youll know what all the fuss is about. But Jason takes the whole concept of all coffee cocktails to a new level by examining every aspect of each drink within these pages. Here youll learn about different styles of coffee, how to make them, and youll discover why Jason chooses specific varieties for each drink that appears in his book. Indeed, theres a good chance that youll emerge from this book as a fully qualified coffee geek. Wouldnt that be a treat?! And your adventure through this tome will be a very entertaining trip, indeed, as Jason takes you by the hand and imparts his wisdom in his own unique style. Youll be mentored, and you wont even realize its happening.

Gary

It is my utmost pleasure to introduce this collection of recipes, created over the course of 20-plus years working in the drinks industry. It is designed to educate, motivate and inspire readers of all levels, from beginners to already experienced bartenders and baristas, into combining two of lifes greatest pleasures coffee and liquor in creative and, most importantly, delicious ways!

Both the coffee and cocktail industries are currently revelling in golden eras of quality and creativity, something that can be almost entirely put down to the professional, passionate and creative bartenders and baristas found in arguably every city in the world, working long hours towards the development and progression of their chosen crafts.

More often than not, however, these two kindred trades are kept worlds apart; coffee rules the light and liquor the night.

These often unsung heroes of our morning meetings and 5 oclock Fridays continue to raise the bar to lofty new heights day in, day out, striving for that perfect serve not only to put bums on seats and bucks in the bank, but also to put smiles on the faces of an endless stream of nameless strangers in search of a little extra joy in their day.

For both bartenders and baristas, ticking all of these boxes brings an often unspoken sense of fulfilment, one thats hard to find in the countless other potential careers that are shunned in favour of a dirty apron, tired feet, cracked fingers and the unsociable hours found on the stage that is the bar or the counter.

I fell for the bar first and the bean second. Being a night owl, Ive generally managed to avoid early mornings almost as much as I avoid instant coffee, but a motivational caffeine pep-talk quickly became a part of my daily bar routine as I looked for ways to retain energy and keep a smile on my face into the wee hours of the morning. As coffee and cocktails both played such important roles in my life, mixing the two together just seemed natural.