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Chilli & Espresso Margarita

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Blanco tequila and subtle citrus notes in the Cointreau play perfectly with our Altissio coffee in this bold, spicy cocktail. Kick it up a notch with slices of fresh chilli – perfect for those who like it hot.

COFFEE EXPERT TIP: You can tailor this cocktail to your taste by adding more or less fresh chilli. And to take your cocktail to the next level try garnishing the rim of your glass with salt and chilli flakes.

Here is what you need

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Ingredients

  • Blanco Tequila
    45 ml
  • Cointreau
    45 ml
  • Coffee Liqueur
    15 ml
  • Orange Bitters
    1 Dash
  • Fresh Red Chili
    1 Unit
  • Ice Cubes
    300 g
  • Salt
  • Chili Flakes

Material

  • Vertuo Pop Solo Spicy Red
  • Barista Cocktail Shaker

Suggested Coffees

  • Altissio

Let's make it

Step 01
Slice your red chilli into rounds and set aside.
Step 02
Fill two rocks glasses with Ice. Optional: Garnish your rocks glasses with a salt and chilli flake rim by wetting the rim of the glass with water and dipping onto a plate with salt and a pinch of chilli flakes.
Step 03
Into your Barista Cocktail Shaker, add 45ml blanco tequila, 45ml Cointreau, 15ml coffee liqueur and 180g ice.
Step 04
Depending on your taste preference, add between 1 to 3 slices of fresh chilli.
Step 05
Add a 40ml extraction of Altissio into the shaker.
Step 06
Close lid and shake for 15 seconds to rapidly chill the beverage.
Step 07
Strain over ice into rocks glasses. If you like it hot: float 1 chilli slice on top of your drink. Serves 2.

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