About
This drink is by Matthias Soberon (@servedbysoberon) and was created for a Soundtrack My Drink challenge. He was given the song “Express Yourself” by N.W.A., from their 1988 album, “Straight Outta Compton.” As a nod to Dr. Dre and California, he uses cognac and tropical flavors.Cheers y’all!
Ingredients
- 2 oz · 60 mlcognac
- 2 oz · 60 mlpineapple juice
- ¾ oz · 22.5 mlfresh lime juice
- ½ oz · 15 mlcinnamon syrup
- 5 dashesAngostura bitters
- ½ oz · 15 mlcoffee liqueur, floated
Method
- 1
Add all ingredients to shaker tin.
- 2
Add a small amount of crushed ice and shake until chilled.
- 3
Dirty dump into glass.
- 4
Top with crushed or pebble ice.
- 5
Drizzle coffee liqueur over top.
- 6
Garnish with mint bouquet and pineapple frond.
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