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Shaken · 1 serving

Haymaker

Vince Stipo's rich rye, espresso, coffee liqueur, and orgeat cocktail finished like a boozy iced latte.

Short answer

Haymaker is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, espresso, coffee liqueur, orgeat, heavy cream, and salt. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Haymaker ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Espresso22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Coffee Liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Orgeat30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Heavy Cream15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Salt1 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 02

    Measure the rye whiskey, freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and orgeat into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid ice and shake hard until the espresso mixture is cold and lightly aerated.

  4. 04

    Double strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh cubed ice to remove small shards.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

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
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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