Jitterbug Mary: A Coffee Cocktail

Name: Jitterbug Mary: A Coffee Cocktail
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Alex Utter , Junebug , New Orleans

Photo: Randy Schmidt

January 02, 2026

Coffee and Cognac split the base in this deeply flavored cocktail.

Cognac and coffee liqueur form the backbone of this deeply flavored cocktail from New Orleans.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz. Cognac
1 oz. coffee liqueur
3/4 oz. Amaro Montenegro
1/4 oz. citrus oleo saccharum
1 pinch of sea salt
1 Tbsp. fresh egg white (pasteurized if you like)

Tools:shaker, strainer, fine strainer
Glass:coupe
Garnish:grated dark chocolate or a coffee bean

Preparation

Shake all of the ingredients with ice until chilled and foamy, then double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with grated dark chocolate.
Citrus Oleo SaccharumIn a small bowl, combine 75 grams of lemon zest, 75 grams of orange zest, and 150 grams of granulated sugar. Muddle until well mixed, and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours, muddling the mixture several times. Strain off the syrup and bottle for use; keeps refrigerated for up to 3 months.