Modern & Fancy Zero-Proof Mocktail

Cold-Brew Espresso Crema

Midnight-dark espresso shaken hard with toasted brown sugar, Madagascar vanilla, and flaky salt into thick velvet crema.

Zero-Proof Botanical & Spiced Shaken Served up beneath natural espresso foam 3 min · 0.0% ABV

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Garnish: Three roasted coffee beans

Freshly Pulled Espresso (or Double-Strength Cold Brew) 60 ml
Chilled Filtered Water or Oat Milk Splash 20 ml
Rich Demerara-Vanilla Syrup 20 ml
Flaky Sea Salt 1 pinch

Preparation

Combine freshly pulled espresso, cold water, demerara-vanilla syrup, and a tiny pinch of sea salt in a shaker.
Pack tightly with large hard ice cubes and shake furiously for 15 seconds to whip a thick hazelnut-colored head.
Double-strain quickly into a chilled coupe and float three coffee beans.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Instant espresso powder whips up the thickest zero-proof crema on earth—dissolve 2 tsp instant espresso + 1 tbsp brown sugar + 2 drops vanilla in 75 ml water and shake!

Instant Espresso (2 tsp dissolved in 75 ml water) 75 ml
Brown Sugar 1 tbsp
Vanilla Extract + Tiny Pinch Salt 2 drops

At-Home Steps

Dissolve instant espresso, brown sugar, vanilla, and a tiny grain of salt in water.
Pour into a lidded jar full of ice and shake hard for 15 seconds.
Strain swiftly into a chilled stemmed glass.

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How do you make Cold-Brew Espresso Crema at home with everyday ingredients?

Instant espresso powder whips up the thickest zero-proof crema on earth—dissolve 2 tsp instant espresso + 1 tbsp brown sugar + 2 drops vanilla in 75 ml water and shake! Ingredients: 75 ml Instant Espresso (2 tsp dissolved in 75 ml water), 1 tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 drops Vanilla Extract + Tiny Pinch Salt. Steps: Dissolve instant espresso, brown sugar, vanilla, and a tiny grain of salt in water. Pour into a lidded jar full of ice and shake hard for 15 seconds. Strain swiftly into a chilled stemmed glass.

What is the full craft bar specification for Cold-Brew Espresso Crema?

Cold-Brew Espresso Crema (Zero-Proof Botanical & Spiced, 0.0% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up beneath natural espresso foam and garnished with three roasted coffee beans. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Freshly Pulled Espresso (or Double-Strength Cold Brew), 20 ml (2/3 oz) Chilled Filtered Water or Oat Milk Splash, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Rich Demerara-Vanilla Syrup, 1 pinch (1 pinch) Flaky Sea Salt.