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Captain's Compass[1]

1 pt Stout (Any stout will do! Rec. Founder's Breakfast Stout)

2 sh Espresso (Rich crema, home made, over-extracted is fine)

Instructions

Open and pour the stout into the vessel of choice, perhaps a stemless wine glass for a classy look. Allow to come to room temperature while you prepare the espresso.

Pull your best double shot of espresso, over-extraction is fine. Rec. Flair 58 and local roasted, fresh beans.

Pour the espresso in the stout, drop in via shot glass, whatever floats your boat!

Enjoy!

Notes

While stouts are flat, it may foam up with the espresso, make sure you leave room in the vessel for this (a pint glass won't cut it here).

History

This started on a whim to pour the leftover coffee from a drip or percolated brew (often burned or very heavy) into a stout as "waste prevention" or "recycling" option. That was good for a long time until it occurred to just go with the straight dope of a double shot of espresso!

The name is a riff on sake bomb, Irish car bomb, British/Irish stout culture, and maritime lore.

References

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  1. ^ "Captain's Compass | Kindred Cocktails". kindredcocktails.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.