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Jazz Up For Jazz Festival! - Velo Coffee Roasters

Jazz Up For Jazz Festival!

Cork! It’s time to get jazzy with it! Ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over! Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is back this October bank holiday! Velo Coffee Roasters has a jazzy new recipe for you to try this Jazz Fest Weekend!

Cork! It’s time to get jazzy with it!

What happens when smooth, rich coffee meets the spirit of a cocktail? Pure magic! Whether you’re hosting a party or just jazzing up your weekend, these coffee cocktails will strike the right chord. Using premium beans from Velo Coffee Roasters, we’ve whipped up three jazzy cocktails guaranteed to hit all the right notes!

1. Mocha Mood Swing

This bold, chocolatey cocktail will swing you into a dreamy state of bliss. Featuring Velo’s Ethiopia Awash River, with its fruity undertones, this drink is sweet, smoky, and seductive.

Ingredients:

  • 30ml dark rum
  • 60ml brewed Velo Ethiopia Awash River
  • 15ml coffee liqueur
  • 10ml simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Brew a strong cup of Velo Ethiopia Awash River and let it cool.
  2. In a shaker, add ice, rum, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, cocoa powder, and the coffee.
  3. Shake it up like a smooth jazz solo!
  4. Strain into a glass and garnish with cocoa powder.

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2. Café Bebop

This cocktail brings some bebop flair to your night, with a lively mix of Velo's Morning Fixie. Its deep, nutty flavours pair perfectly with bourbon for an energetic, yet smooth, sip.

Ingredients:

  • 45ml bourbon
  • 30ml brewed Velo Morning Fixie Blend
  • 15ml vanilla syrup
  • Dash of bitters
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Brew your Morning Fixie and let it chill.
  2. In a shaker, combine bourbon, vanilla syrup, bitters, and the cooled coffee.
  3. Shake and strain over a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with an orange peel for that finishing touch!

3. Smooth Jazz Martini

Nothing says smooth like Velo’s BMX in this sultry coffee martini. With its rich chocolate and almond notes, it's an absolute classic.

Ingredients:

  • 30ml vodka
  • 30ml brewed Velo BMX
  • 15ml coffee liqueur
  • 10ml simple syrup
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Brew your Velo BMX and let it cool.
  2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and the coffee to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake until well chilled and strain into a martini glass.
  4. Garnish with coffee beans, and voilà – smooth and classy!

Brew & enjoy responsibly!

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