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La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini)
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La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini)
Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Coupe Glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1⁄2 oz | Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur |
| 1 oz | Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
| 2 dash | Xocolatl mole bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare coffee beans for garnish.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) - Nuts
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
La Viva means 'live' in Spanish but in terms of this cocktail it means enlivening, for this Mezcal Espresso Martini is just that.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by AC Baker, bar manager at Bar Bohemien in Culver City, California, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini) contains 179 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 17.34% alc./vol. (17.34° proof)
- 17.4 grams of pure alcohol
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