Cascara Adds Fruity Flavor—and Caffeine—to Cocktails

Coffee and tea have long been popular components in cocktails; now, bartenders are turning to cascara, a tea-like brew made from dried coffee cherries, the fruit that surrounds the coffee bean, for its smoky, fruity flavor and versatility. More and more tea and coffee purveyors are offering it, and it’s becoming a popular ingredient in both bars and kitchens.

At Misery Loves Co. in Winooski, Vt. Logan Bouchard...