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La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini)
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1/2 fl oz | Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur |
| 1 fl oz | Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
| 2 dash | Mole bitters |
How to make
Glass
Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Coupe Glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare coffee beans for garnish.
Method
Garnish
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini) contains 188 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 17.28% alc./vol. (34.56° proof)
- 18.7 grams of pure alcohol
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2019 by AC Baker, bar manager at Bar Bohemien in Culver City, California, USA.
Review
La Viva means 'live' in Spanish but in terms of this cocktail it means enlivening, for this Mezcal Espresso Martini is just that.
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