Cold Brew Shot
Vodka shaken with cold brew coffee concentrate for a caffeinated shooter — a quick, direct alternative to the Espresso Martini without the froth or ceremony.
- 1 ozvodka
- ¾ ozcold brew coffee
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- Three coffee beansgarnish
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Cold brew coffee — coffee steeped in cold water for 12-24 hours to produce a concentrate with lower acidity and more natural sweetness than hot-brewed coffee — became a major commercial category in the early 2010s when brands like Stumptown, Chameleon, and Starbucks' Nitro Cold Brew drove mainstream adoption. The Cold Brew Shot combines this concentrated coffee format with vodka to create a quick caffeinated shooter that delivers both the alertness of coffee and the warmth of alcohol simultaneously. It functions as an accelerated, simplified version of the Espresso Martini concept — sacrificing the frothy presentation and cocktail complexity for speed and directness. The shot became popular at bars that offered cold brew coffee programs alongside cocktail menus, appealing to customers seeking an energizing experience before a night out.
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