frozenhard8 minNashville, Tennessee

Bourbon Espresso Granita

Name: Bourbon Espresso Granita
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 cocktail (180 ml)
Cuisine: Nashville, Tennessee
Ingredients: 2 oz Bourbon; 2 oz Cold espresso; 0.75 oz Simple syrup; 0.5 oz Coffee liqueur; 2 cups Ice

Italian granita meets Kentucky bourbon for an icy caffeine kick

This sophisticated frozen cocktail combines the Italian tradition of granita with American bourbon and strong espresso. The texture is intentionally grainy and refreshing, perfect for hot afternoons. It's both a pick-me-up and a wind-down drink rolled into one elegant glass.

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2.5 units14% ABV180ml18% of weekly limit

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Ingredients

2 ozBourbon40%
2 ozCold espresso
0.75 ozSimple syrup
0.5 ozCoffee liqueur20%
2 cupsIce

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Serve in: Coupe glass | Garnish: Three coffee beans and cocoa powder dusting

How to Make It

1
Blend bourbon, espresso, simple syrup, and coffee liqueur with ice for 30 seconds
2
Pulse blend to achieve grainy, granita-like texture
3
Serve immediately in chilled coupe glass

You'll Need

Blender Coupe glass

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