Bitter Awakening
18% ABVClassicAll YearDigestifShakenBitterCoffeeAromatic
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The Bitter Awakening is a sophisticated cocktail that perfectly blends the unique coffee notes of Oroma Espresso with the iconic bitterness of Campari and the sweet undertones of vermouth. This modern take on a classic cocktail offers a complex layer of flavors, enhanced with the citrusy aroma of orange peel.
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1.Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- 2.Retrieve the Oroma Espresso can (100ml) from your stash.
- 3.Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes halfway.
- 4.Pour the full 100ml Oroma Espresso content into the shaker.
- 5.Add 25ml of Campari to the shaker for a bitter kick.
- 6.Introduce 10ml of sweet vermouth to the blend for balance.
- 7.Gently stir with a long bar spoon until all components are well chilled.
- 8.Double strain the mixture into the pre-chilled coupe glass.
- 9.Express the oils of an orange peel over the drink and gently place it on top as garnish.
- 10.Serve immediately and enjoy the exquisite bitter blend as a digestif.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this cocktail as a post-dinner digestif for a rich, aromatic experience that awakens the senses. Serve it slightly chilled in a coupe glass and garnish with a twist of orange peel for added zest.

