Nikolaschka
Type | Cocktail |
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Primary alcohol by volume | |
Served | Straight up; without ice |
Standard drinkware | Snifter |
Commonly used ingredients |
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Preparation | Pour cognac into brandy snifter, place lemon disk across the top of the glass and top with sugar and coffee. |
Notes | One should eat the lemon with the coffee and sugar mixture and then enjoy the drink. |
A Nikolaschka is typically an after-dinner drink.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz (43ml) Cognac
- 1 lemon disk, peeled
- 1 teaspoon powdered coffee
- 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar
Procedure
Pour cognac brandy snifter and place the lemon disk on top of the glass. Next cover half of the disk with coffee powder and the other half with a powdered sugar and serve.
Variations
For a Vodka Nikolaschka, substitute vodka for the cognac and an orange (fruit) disk for the lemon disk. However, some bartenders may use a lemon disk on this as well.
For a Nikolaschka Pillkallen, substitute Kirschwasser for the cognac, a slice of salami for the lemon disk, and French mustard (condiment) for the sugar and coffee.
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