White Russian Riff: Lite Treason

• 1½ oz. vodka
•  ½ oz. coffee liqueur
•  ½ oz. amaro (Burtnick uses Nardini Felsina or Cynar)
•  Mezcal whipped cream

Preparation

1. 1.

   In a mixing glass, combine the vodka, coffee liqueur and amaro. Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube, then top with the whipped cream. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Mezcal Whipped Cream: Whip ½ cup of heavy cream with ½ oz. of mezcal until thick, then add rich simple syrup [2:1] to taste.