SAN ANTONIO – Saturday is Espresso Martini Day! Need a pick-me-up for happy hour? The trio of coffee cocktails below might have the kick you need.
The espresso-less martini incorporates the flavor of coffee beans without the coffee, while the espresso martini embraces that signature espresso flavor. The cafe ala Mexicana is good with or without the libations.
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Espresso-less Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Milagro Cristalino
- 3/4 part premium triple sec
- 1/4 part vanilla-coffee bean syrup*
- Coffee beans to garnish
*To make vanilla-coffee bean syrup:
Add simple syrup, one vanilla bean and a handful of coffee beans to a pan on low heat, gently simmer.
Stir occasionally and remove from heat source.
Cool in refrigerator for 30 mins to an hour, before filtering beans from liquid.
Syrup will last up to 30 days if refrigerated.
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans.
Reposado Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Milagro Reposado
- 2 parts espresso
- 3/4 part agave nectar
Directions:
Add all the ingredients to a shaker. Shake and pour into a martini glass.
Cafe Ala Mexicana
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Milagro Anejo
- 4 parts fresh brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 part heavy cream
- 1 pinch of chili flakes
- Whipped Cream
Directions:
Pour all the ingredients, except chili flakes, into a mug. Stir and top with whipped cream and chili flakes.
Cheers!
