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Reading Nook

A coffee and berry cocktail ∙ Double shake ∙ 5 min

Ingredients

~82 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • Cherry juiceCherry juice45 ml
  • Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot)Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot)45 ml
  • Orgeat (almond) syrupOrgeat (almond) syrup15 ml
  • Egg white (pasteurised)Egg white (pasteurised)10 ml
  • Saline solutionSaline solution2 dashes

Garnish

  • Orange twistOrange twist
  • Maraschino cherryMaraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Shake all ingredients with ice: Cherry juice 45 ml · Espresso coffee 45 ml · Orgeat (almond) syrup 15 ml · Egg white 10 ml · Saline solution 2 dashes
  3. Strain back into the shaker
  4. Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify
  5. Fine strain into the chilled glass
  6. Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
  7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a skewer

History

Reading Nook is a smooth, alcohol-free drink blending gentle herbal notes with crisp citrus and sweetness. Designed for moments of calm and relaxation, it refreshes the senses with subtle complexity. It closes softly, like a gentle comfort for the soul.

Tags

  • Non-alcoholic
  • Coffee
  • Global
  • Solo night
  • After work
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Berry

Tags

  • Non-alcoholic
  • Coffee
  • Global
  • Solo night
  • After work
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Berry