Origin Story Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz LALO High Proof Tequila
• ¼ oz (2:1) Rich Demerara Syrup
• ¼ oz Parajote Ponche Chocolate
• ¼ oz Amaro Montenegro
• ½ oz Borghetti Coffee Liqueur
• 3 drops Saline

Directions:

1. Add rich demerara syrup, saline solution, Parajote Ponche Chocolate, Amaro Montenegro, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, and LALO High Proof Tequila to a mixing glass.
2. Fill with ice and stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. 
4. Garnish with a lemon peel and a sprig of chocolate mint
   

Rich Demerara Syrup:

1. Combine 2 parts demerara sugar with 1 part water.
2. Stir over low heat until fully dissolved.
3. Cool before use.

Saline Solution: 

1. Combine 4 parts water with 1 part salt.
2. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved.

What is Café Imperial?

Café Imperial is a bold, spirit-forward cocktail that highlights the intensity of  LALO 2025 High Proof. Built on layers of rich Demerara syrup and Parajote Ponche Chocolate, it’s balanced with the herbal lift of Amaro Montenegro and the deep roast of Borghetti coffee liqueur. A few drops of saline refine the profile, amplifying complexity while keeping the finish smooth and elegant.