Last Light Shakerato: A Zero-Proof Espresso for Full-Bodied Cigars
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From the Ready Room at Bravo Cigar Company. A zero-proof recipe for adults 21 and older who already enjoy cigars.
Espresso shaken hard with salted toffee syrup. For the hour when the light fades and the hunt is done. It's one of ten original pairing drinks in the Ready Room, built to sit alongside the Righteous Hunter.
At a Glance
- Type: Zero-proof (non-alcoholic)
- Pairs with: Righteous Hunter (Habano and maduro)
- Method: Shaken
- Time: about 3 minutes
- Glass: Chilled coupe or small wine glass
- Makes: 1 drink
Why Last Light Shakerato Pairs With the Righteous Hunter
In our tasting notes, the Righteous Hunter has pronounced pepper that mellows into leather, light wood, dark chocolate and toasted coffee bean, then mocha and toffee sweetness before a peppery finale.
Fresh espresso doubles down on the toasted coffee bean and dark chocolate, the salted toffee syrup lines up with the mocha and toffee sweetness, and the light body keeps you refreshed against the peppery finish.
Ingredients
- 2 shots fresh espresso (or decaf)
- ½ oz toffee or caramel syrup
- 1 small pinch sea salt
- Garnish: three coffee beans
How to Make Last Light Shakerato
- Pull the espresso and let it cool for a minute.
- Add espresso, syrup and salt to a shaker with plenty of ice.
- Shake very hard for 15 seconds to build a thick crema.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
Pairing Tips
- Shake harder than feels necessary. The thick crema gives the drink enough body to stand next to a full-bodied cigar.
- Decaf espresso works well for a late smoke. The pairing comes from roast flavor, not caffeine.
- Serve it straight up and drink it while it's cold. A shakerato fades quickly.
Smoke It With the Righteous Hunter
Dual Habano and maduro wrapper with an undisclosed binder and filler blend. 6x52 Toro. Full strength and body. Shop the Righteous Hunter.
Mixing one tonight? Log the pairing in the free Bravo Cigar Journal. It opens with the cigar and the drink already filled in.
More From the Ready Room
- Want a spirited version? Try Night Watch, the spirited pairing for the same cigar.
- See all ten recipes in the Ready Room.
- For coffee, whiskey, beer and food ideas, read the Bravo Cigar Pairing Guide.
Tobacco notice: Cigars contain nicotine and pose health risks even without inhalation. See the National Cancer Institute.
