Ingredients

• 2 oz cold brew concentrate (strong, bold, rocket-ready)
  
  

• 1 oz vodka (or a high-octane grain spirit if you’re brave)
  
  

• ¾ oz coffee liqueur (Kahlúa, Mr. Black, or DIY)
  
  

• ½ oz ancho chili liqueur (for a subtle kick of heat)
  
  

• ½ oz chocolate syrup (dark, not Hershey’s sundae topping)
  
  

• 1 pinch smoked sea salt (because drama belongs in cocktails too)
  
  

• Ice
  
  

Optional Nitro Twist: charge the finished drink in a whipped cream siphon with a N₂O cartridge for a silky, foamy finish.

Method

1. Add all ingredients (except salt) to a shaker with ice.
   
   

2. Shake until your arms burn (that’s how you know it’s ready).
   
   

3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
   
   

4. Garnish with three coffee beans dusted with smoked sea salt.