Mob inspired
Velvet Alibi
Coffee and vanilla with a smooth, after-dark vodka finish.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 40 ml Vodka
- 20 ml Coffee liqueur
- 30 ml Cold espresso
- 10 ml Vanilla syrup
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer, Shaker
How to make it
- Shake the measured ingredients with ice until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The velvet theme comes through in the coffee-and-vanilla profile. Espresso contributes flavor as well as the foam produced during shaking.
This is a fictional mob-inspired original from The Liquor Outlet collection, created in 2026. Its title is a mood and story cue, not an attribution to a real mob figure.
Coffee is a flavor ingredient, so use a brew you enjoy. Follow the recipe’s hot or cold preparation and keep the liqueur measure controlled so it does not overwhelm the coffee.
Bottles to consider
Explore Velvet Alibi ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.
Make it for your group
The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.
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