1 serving
Haymaker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rye Whiskey | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Espresso | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Coffee Liqueur | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Orgeat | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Heavy Cream | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Salt | 1 pinch | — | — | — |
Garnish: One restrained coffee-vanilla whipped-cream dollop with a tiny sea-salt pinch and light coffee dust
Method
How to make Haymaker
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a clear rocks glass, prepare fresh cubed ice, and whip the cold cream only to soft peaks with a trace of coffee and vanilla aroma.
- 02
Measure the rye whiskey, freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and orgeat into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard until the espresso mixture is cold and lightly aerated.
- 04
Double strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh cubed ice to remove small shards.
- 05
Add exactly one restrained soft dollop of coffee-vanilla whipped cream, one tiny pinch of flaky sea salt, and one light instant-coffee dusting.
- 06
Serve immediately without coffee beans, chocolate, citrus, straw, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Haymaker taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Haymaker questions
What is in a Haymaker?
Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, espresso, coffee liqueur, orgeat, heavy cream, and salt.
How long does a Haymaker take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Haymaker prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Haymaker 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 B100https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/haymaker-espresso-cocktail/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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