Barsys
Roasted Monk
About
The Roasted Monk cocktail is dark, bitter, and not here to please everyone. It takes the structure of a Negroni and flips it. Instead of gin, you get coffee liqueur. That shift changes everything. The base becomes deeper, slightly sweet, and unmistakably roasted - almost like cold espresso with weight behind it.
Campari keeps the drink in check. It brings bitterness, citrus peel, and that familiar herbal edge. Without it, the drink would lean too soft. With it, the Roasted Monk cocktail stays sharp and focused.
A small amount of simple syrup smooths things out, just enough to connect the coffee and bitterness without making it sweet.
Served over a large cube, this is a slow sipper. Bold, slightly intense, and built for people who enjoy bitter drinks with real character.
Shaken or Stirred? Stirred. Stirring keeps the drink clean, smooth, and properly chilled.
What You'll Need
For one Roasted Monk Cocktail:
- 1 oz Coffee liqueur
- 1 oz Campari
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Orange peel
Pro Tip: Use a high-quality coffee liqueur. It defines the entire drink.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add coffee liqueur, Campari, and simple syrup into a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well for about 30 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Roasted Monk is best made using the Barsys Coaster 2.0 Cocktail Maker, since it’s a stirred, spirit-forward cocktail. Accurate measurement keeps the bitterness and sweetness properly balanced.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
With only a few strong ingredients, balance is everything. Barsys keeps the Roasted Monk cocktail precise - bold, bitter, and never out of sync.
Sip Setting
This is a late-night drink. Not for rushing. Best enjoyed slowly, when you want something with depth.
Garnish Game
Express the orange peel over the glass before dropping it in. It adds brightness and cuts through the bitterness.
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FAQs
What is the Roasted Monk cocktail?
The Roasted Monk cocktail is a Negroni-style drink made with coffee liqueur, Campari, and simple syrup.
Is the Roasted Monk cocktail sweet?
It has slight sweetness but leans strongly bitter and roasted.
Can I use cold brew instead of coffee liqueur?
Not directly. Coffee liqueur provides both flavor and sweetness.
Is this similar to a Negroni?
Yes, but deeper and more coffee-forward.
Who will enjoy this cocktail?
Anyone who likes bitter drinks, coffee flavors, and bold profiles.