Coffee & Cocktails: The Perfect Pick-Me-Up with ANGOSTURA®

Coffee is more than just a morning ritual in South Africa— it’s a way of life.

With 21.7 million South Africans starting their day with a cup of coffee, it’s no surprise that coffee culture is thriving.

While instant coffee remains the most popular, there’s a growing love for premium brews, especially among high-income households.

  • Evolving beyond the morning routine, coffee is now making waves in the cocktail world. Whether you fancy bold chocolatey notes or prefer a vibrant citrus kick, ANGOSTURA® cocoa and orange bitters add a unique richness, depth and flair to coffee cocktails. From a velvety cold brew Negroni to an invigorating Citrus-Spiked Espresso Martini, these recipes promise to keep you buzzing with energy and creativity.

Cocoa-Infused Cold Brew Negroni

A bittersweet and aromatic twist on the classic, made for those who love depth in their drinks.

Ingredients
  • 30ml gin
  • 30ml Campari
  • 30ml sweet vermouth
  • 30ml cold brew coffee
  • 2 dashes ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters
  • Ice
  • Orange twist, for garnish

Method

  1. Add gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, cold brew coffee, and ANGOSTURA® cocoa bitters to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with an orange twist and enjoy.

Citrus-Spiked Espresso Martini

A bold and vibrant twist on the classic espresso martini with a hint of orange zest.

Ingredients
  • 45ml vodka
  • 30ml freshly brewed espresso
  • 15ml coffee liqueur
  • 7ml simple syrup
  • 2 dashes ANGOSTURA® orange bitters
  • Ice
  • Coffee beans, for garnish
Method
  1. Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and ANGOSTURA® orange bitters to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with coffee beans and serve.
Batch It Up!

With so many South Africans starting their day with coffee, why not elevate it into a cocktail experience?  These recipes can be prepped in batches and stored in the fridge— just pour over ice, shake, and enjoy whenever the craving strikes.

Coffee and cocktails are a match made in mixology heaven—why settle for one when you can have both?
Marvin

Written by Marvin

Founder of many things but FoodBlogJHB FoodBlogCT, FoodBlogDBN being my biggest project to date. UCT marketing graduate, Star Wars geek and Arsenal & Dortmund supporter. That's me!

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