Given the natural affinity of coffee and milk, I became very interested in developing a milk-clarified espresso martini. My first attempt with vodka yielded a final result that, while tasty, didn't justify the clarification process. The second attempt with cognac changed everything. Soon after, I read about Momofuku Milk Bar's Cereal Milk and knew that that had to be what my espresso martini was clarified with. The result is my perfect espresso martini. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 oz Cognac
¾ oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
½ oz Simple syrup
¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura cocoa bitters
1 oz Momofuku Cereal Milk (https://www.seriouseats.com/momofuku-milk-bars-cereal-milk-recipe)
Directions
1
Combine cognac, Mr. Black, simple syrup, lemon juice, and bitters
2
Add to cereal milk and let curdle. Strain through a coffee filter
3
Shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled martini glass
4
Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy
