CLEO Cocktail by Verdun Beach

CLÉO Cocktail — Coffee, Maple & FOVE Coffee Rum

The Cléo is an original cocktail from Verdun Beach that combines coffee, maple syrup, and FOVE Coffee Rum. Its smooth milk punch texture is paired with a light orange foam for a fresh and balanced result.

Recipe

Milk punch mix (fatwash)

• 1 part espresso

• 1 part coffee liqueur (Kahlúa)

• 1.5 parts FOVE Coffee Rum

• 0.25 part maple syrup

• 1.25 parts milk

Let the milk curdle for 1–2 hours, then filter using a coffee filter.

Orange foam

• 350 ml orange juice

• 1 g xanthan gum

Blend in a blender, pour into a siphon, and add 2 gas cartridges.

Cocktail assembly

• 1 oz FOVE Rum

• 2 oz milk punch mix

• 2 dashes Angostura

Stir and serve in a coupe glass. Top with orange foam.