1 serving
Espresso Sour ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coffee Liqueur | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
 Espresso | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
 Orgeat | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 2 parts |
 Sweet Vermouth | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
 Aromatic bitters | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: No garnish
Method
How to make Espresso Sour
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear Nick and Nora glass and prepare freshly brewed espresso cooled just enough to measure safely.
- 02
Measure the coffee liqueur, espresso, orgeat, fresh lime juice, bittersweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake hard for 12 seconds to chill, dilute, and create a restrained natural foam.
- 05
Double-strain into the chilled glass so no ice chips or coffee sediment remain.
- 06
Leave the cocktail completely ungarnished and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Espresso Sour taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and bitterness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Espresso Sour questions
What is in a Espresso Sour?
Kokto’s build uses coffee liqueur, espresso, orgeat, lime juice, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.
How long does a Espresso Sour take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Espresso Sour prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a nickandnora. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Espresso Sour alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B106https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/espresso-sour/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved