Recipes

Nitro Espresso Old Fashioned

Recommended Hardware

NitroPress Hardware

Description

One of our favorite summertime drinks is an espresso old fashioned - a riff on the classic cocktail featuring a perfect shot of espresso instead of a measure of liquor. The added texture of the nitro-induced head also boosts the aromatic qualities of the drink, thanks to thousands of little bubbles that increase the surface area and release little puffs of aroma as the head deflates and settles.

Ingredients

2-3 fl oz of freshly pulled espresso
0.5 fl oz rich simple syrup
3-4 dashes each Angostura and orange bitters
10 drops (roughly one barspoon) of Luxardo maraschino liqueur
Ice to chill

Hardware needed

Original NitroPress

$266.00

NitroPress DS

$624.00

NitroPress Pro

$859.00

Instructions

Brew and cool a fresh espresso shot (60ml). Let it rest to room temp — or chill briefly.
In a mixing glass, combine espresso, demerara syrup, orange bitters, and Angostura bitters.
Add ice and stir gently for 10–15 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
Strain into your NitroPress DS/Pro, charge with air, and shake well.
Dispense into a lowball glass and let the nitro head settle for 15–30 seconds.
Express an orange peel