Espress Ya'self

Espress Ya'self is a boozy, spiced, and heavily expressive twist on the classic Espresso Martini. The cocktail shakes a base of blanco tequila and cold-brew espresso with a robust splash of mezcal, coffee liqueur, agave syrup, vanilla, and dashes of both mole and fiery chili bitters. It delivers a deeply roasted, caffeinated flavor profile where the earthy smoke of the agave perfectly complements the rich chocolate, coffee, and lingering chili heat.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Patrón Silver blanco tequila

• 20 ml Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur

• 15 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 30 ml Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee)

• 10 ml Agave syrup (agave nectar)

• 1.25 ml Vanilla extract/essence

• 1 dash Xocolatl mole bitters

• 1 dash Chili tincture (firewater bitters)

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill a coupe glass

• Prepare a garnish of black, green, and red edible glitter.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Fine strain into a chilled glass.

• Garnish with stripes of black, green and red edible glitter.

Attribution:
Recipe: Anthony A. Baker, a New York City bartender
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide