Sunday Morning Cocktail No. II

What are the two most common drinks served at Super Bowl parties? Beer and more beer with maybe the occasional cider thrown in. But what about those people (like me) who don’t like beer? Yes, I love cider but cider isn’t usually an option when it comes to Super Bowl parties. Unless I’m the host or bring my own, it isn’t usually even a choice. So, this year I decided to give those who don’t like beer, a cocktail they can enjoy while watching the game. The fact that it’s called the Sunday Morning Cocktail No. II pretty much made it a no brainer.

What’s really cool about this cocktail is that it’s made with coffee, so it’s the perfect choice with which to start your party. I know the Super Bowl isn’t until the afternoon, but with all the pre-party shows and lead up about which team is better, most Super Bowl parties start well before noon. I don’t know about you, but if I’m up before noon on a Sunday, I usually need coffee. A lot of coffee.

Charles H. Baker must have felt the same way, because he was kind enough to add close to an ounce of coffee to this cocktail. But coffee isn’t the only elixir inside that glass. There’s also cognac and port. Since you can’t just have liquid for breakfast (unless you’re on an all liquid diet) there’s also one whole egg.

Yes, this is another classic that uses a raw egg. But unlike most of the classics seen here, this one uses the whole egg, not just the white. So, not only do you get that beautiful froth on top, you also get a thick, rich drink that’s actually got some protein in it. And if you think about it, coffee and eggs are what most people start their day with anyway. If the thought of drinking a raw egg makes your stomach flip, don’t worry. As I’ve mentioned before, the odds of you getting salmonella are very, very minute.

So, thanks to Charles H. Baker, you and your guests can get the party started early and have a delicious breakfast in a glass. The fact that there’s a little alcohol thrown in, makes it the perfect choice for Super Bowl 50, don’t you think?

Sunday Morning Cocktail No. II

Ingredients:

• 2-1/4 oz. cognac
• 3/4 oz. port
• 2/3 oz. black coffee
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.