Weekly Blog - Hot Shots Cocktail Recipe Blog Post #08

Eighth Flame: The “Berlin Blackout”.

By Colleen Walters — Flavoursmith, Founder, and Willy Wonka of Booze

Some cocktails whisper. This one roars.

The Berlin Blackout is a bold, bittersweet blend made for underground clubs, rooftop raves, and founder-led rituals that start after midnight. It’s built around Hot Shots Spiced Rum Liqueur, espresso, and a touch of citrus — moody, magnetic, and unforgettable.

The Berlin Blackout

Ingredients:

• 45ml Hot Shots Spiced

• 30ml cold brew espresso

• 15ml orange liqueur (or orange syrup)

• Dash of chocolate bitters

• Ice + orange peel or espresso bean garnish

Optional: 

Serve in a coupe glass with a smoked salt rim.

Ritual: 

Before shaking, play a song that reminds you of Berlin. As you stir, say the name of someone who changed your night. Sip slowly, eyes open, and let the blackout begin.

Founder’s Note

This cocktail was born in a warehouse party in Kreuzberg — graffiti walls, pulsing bass, and a moment that felt like forever. I wanted something that tasted like rebellion. The espresso is the edge. The burn is the truth.

Community Challenge

Post your Berlin ritual with #BerlinBlackout and tag the song that started your night. Let’s create community!

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