4 coffee-inspired cocktails to order out to take the edge off

4 coffee-inspired cocktails to order out to take the edge off4 coffee-inspired cocktails to order out to take the edge offNational Coffee Day is September 29, and java-lovers know that coffee is good morning, noon, and night. After work, celebrate the end of your week, and make happy hour a bit happier, with these rich cocktails that add taste and are delicious going down.The Bushy TailedThe Bushy Tailed cocktail at Lowcountry Bistro in Charleston, SC is a great choice anytime, but especially after a long work day. The sweetness mellows the whiskey and the orange liqueur gives it some depth of flavor.Cocktail recipe The Bushy Tailed1 oz. cold brew coffee1 oz. Virgil Kaine Rip Track Rye Whiskey oz. Grand Marnier oz. Maple syrup1 oz. Fresh creamOrange peel to garnishAdd the first four ingredients to a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, top with cream, and garnish with the orange peel.Across 110th StreetThis nifty cocktail i s unusual due to its refreshingly fruity flavor profile not typically associated with cocktails containing a coffee element. Served at the JIMMY at The James, in New York, City, its interesting flavor is great for coffee-lovers. Ingredients Brugal Aejo, mango puree, espresso bean.Cocktail recipe Across 110th Street2 ounces Brugal Aejo ounce lime juice ounce simple syrup1 ounces mango pureeGrated espresso beanLime wedgeAdd the first four ingredients to a mixing tin, then shake with ice until chilled. Strain into a tall glass with pellet ice and swizzle to combine. Before serving, add grated espresso bean and garnish with a lime wedge.Espresso MartiniIf your travels take you to Orange County, Ca, make sure to visit YNK tucked in the Irvine Marriott, for a dreamy Espresso Martini. Made with Averna, espresso, and vanilla bean syrup, the cocktail is from the bars Italy menu but can still be ordered as an off-menu item. The intimate bar offers imbibers a dynamic ever-changing menu not b ased on the seasons.Cocktail recipeEspresso Martini1 1/2 ounce Averna1 1/2 ounce espresso, ounce vanilla bean syrupGarnish Lemon peel 3 coffee beansCombine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Ice, shake hard (20 times), strain, and garnish.Chickory Dickory DockServed the Hide Bar in Dallas, TX, this unique coffee cocktail not only incorporates coffee, but also chai tea. This cocktail is a best seller and is the perfect refreshing dirty chai for double the caffeine but with a little something extra to take the edge off. The cocktails ingredients include Irish whiskey, cold brew coffee, chai tea, sherry, condensed milk, black walnut bitters, and crushed ice.Cocktail recipeChickory Dickory Dock2 oz. pour (equal parts whiskey, coffee, chai tea, sherry).25 oz. Condensed milk2 dashes black walnut bittersShake very hard with crushed ice in a Collins glass, add lightly grated nutmeg on top.