Happy Wednesday! I’ve been a little MIA here and there and everywhere and I’ve missed this space and connecting with you all on social media. Last weekend one of my brothers-in-law got married, so now I have an sister-in-law! We’ve had family in town since and it’s been nice taking a little social media break in the midst of it and just enjoy some fam time. But, I’m back and I have this fizzy, espresso number for us to enjoy!
This cocktail is something I schemed up while I was thinking about the weirdness/goodness of an egg cream–which to me has always felt like chocolate milk soda. I figured, hey! coffee soda could be really interesting and I also just wanted an excuse to take photos of one of my favorite little things ever: the cream swirl! I’m a sucker for when you pour cream (half & half in this case) into coffee. It’s so mesmerizing to me! This soda could not be easier, too! It’s a quick, 4-ingredient refresher that doubles as a pick-me-up (thanks espresso!). I made one for my brother-in-law Dylan, who is in town from NY, and he’d like everyone to know that he whole-heartedly approves. Bonus: make this without the alcohol for a fizzy twist on iced coffee!
- 1 shot of espresso
- 1½ ounces Kahlua coffee flavored liqueur
- 2-4 dashes black walnut or aromatic bitters
- ice
- soda water
- half & half
- Fill a tall glass with ice, pour over a shot of espresso followed by the Kahlua, add a few dashes of bitters. Top with soda water and half & half. Sip through a straw while lounging.
So happy to see you back! I recently acquired a sister-in-law too and it’s the BEST! This is such a flipping awesome summer treat. I haven’t seen anything like it before and can’t wait to try!
This looks just beautiful!
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Yes, yes, YES!!! This coffee soda is like the best thing since cookie dough ice cream! I have no doubt that this is going to be a major winner all around!
You always have the most beautiful swirly drink shots! I am dying to make this in the summertime now. And yay for new family members, congrats and I’m sure it was a beautiful wedding! Hope all is well Cindy!!
I didn’t realize you were from Portland until you mentioned it on Snapchat today. We’re from Vancouver and heading there in September. Just booked at the Ace Hotel (I know, tourist alert, but I’m so not sorry) and we only have the weekend. Do you have any Portland guide type of posts? Or any recommendations? I force my husband to watch all these snapchat stories with me but yours is the only one he likes cause he just wants to see what delights you’re making, so I know I can trust your recommendations 😉
Nice! The Ace is really cool, so I don’t blame you! I don’t have a guide, but my short list is: Heart/Coffee, Pip’s Original/Donuts, Tea Bar/all the tea! even stuff like vanilla-rose bubble tea, Broder Nord/Brunch, Cheese and Crack/Lunch or Snacks, Ned Ludd/dinner, PaaDee/Thai, Kachka/dinner (make a res), Fifty Licks/ice cream (try the thai rice pudding flavor)…there are SO MANY places to go, so it’s hard to mess up. Also, check out Michelle of Hummingbird High for reccs, I am pretty sure she has a guide and I get all my info from her!
THANK YOU! This is fantastic.
Just went through the list and, like, how do you know us so well? My husband is German and highly appreciates European foods – so he will be in HEAVEN at Kachka, cheese boards are our jam, Broder Nord is right up our alley, Thai is our go-to and PaaDee is killing it, Heart & Pip’s I was already planning on being our first stop, and in Vancouver, bubble tea is huge, and the Tea Bar selection looks wonderful.
If you ever come to Vancouver, let me know! I’ll return the favor!
Yay! I’m so glad! I hope you have a fun (and delicious) trip!
This is quenching my over-the-computer thirst right now. SO GORGE!
So so gorgeous! I love the swirls of milk merging with the espresso. Speaking of the weirdness of egg-cream/coffee, when we were in Vietnam the iconic coffee of Hanoi is literally ‘egg coffee’, and this one actually has real eggs in it! It’s made with cold brew Vietnamese coffee poured over a whipped, fluffy mixture of egg yolk and condensed milk. It sounds so weird but somehow works…