Gin · Modern
Caffeine Cascade
A layered cocktail with espresso and chamomile-infused gin.
- Glass
- Highball
- Technique
- Layered
- Strength
- 9.2% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 10 min
A visually stunning layered cocktail featuring an espresso reduction, sweet chamomile-infused gin, and a splash of tonic water. Served in a tall glass, it presents a gradient effect reminiscent of a cascading waterfall, with delicate floral notes and a robust coffee flavor.
Ingredients
Servings
Method
Pour freshly brewed espresso into a small pan, reduce it on low heat until thick and syrupy, and let it cool.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour the Chamomile-infused gin into the glass over the ice as the first layer.
Chamomile-infused gin 45 ml1½ oz4.5 clFloat the cooled Espresso Reduction slowly over the back of a spoon on top of the gin.
Espresso Reduction 30 ml1 oz3 clTop up with chilled Tonic Water, pouring gently to maintain the layers.
Tonic Water 120 ml4 oz12 cl
