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Cocktail History
The White Bat is a modern cocktail that was created by Simon Ford, a bartender and the co-founder of Fords Gin. Originally made for a Pernod Ricard event, the recipe calls for an intriguing mixture of rum, coffee liqueur, and milk, and it tops them with fizzy soda, which gives the drink its notorious frothy texture.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Coca-Cola: This is a carbonated soft drink made with coca leaf extract, caffeine, sugar, and carbonated water.
White Rum: This is a type of rum made with molasses or sugar cane juice and alcohol that is filtered and bottled right away without the aging process. I used BACARDÍ Superior White Rum.
Milk: This is a liquid rich in calcium and protein that is produced by mammals. I used Prairie Farm Vitamin D Whole Milk.
Coffee Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with coffee, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur.
Mint Sprig: This is an herb. I used Mojito mint.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
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Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Light brown ombré color with foamy texture
• Aroma: Mint, coffee, and cola
• Taste: Creamy milk heightened by Coke’s sweetness and accented with coffee
• Finish: More coffee and soda with notes of rum
Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Kendall’s Take: “This was one of those drinks that knocked my socks off because it was so much tastier than I expected. I typically steer clear of soda, even in cocktails, and I was skeptical that soda and milk of all things would work together. To my surprise, they do, and the taste combination was actually quite good. The frothy texture of the carbonated milk freaked me out a little, so that’s why I’m giving the White Bat three stars. Take my aversion to that with a grain of salt though and try this one anyway if you’re feeling a little wild.”
Recipe
This cocktail recipe was adapted from Liquor.com, an online beverage publication.
White Bat
The White Bat is a modern cocktail that was created by Simon Ford, a bartender and co-founder of Fords Gin. Originally made for a Pernod Ricard event, the recipe calls for an intriguing mixture of rum, coffee liqueur, and milk, and it tops them with fizzy soda, which gives the drink a frothy texture.
Ingredients
Method
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Add rum, coffee liqueur, milk, and cubed ice to a highball glass.
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Top with soda.
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Stir for 3-5 seconds.
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Garnish with mint sprig.
