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La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini)

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La Vive (Mezcal Espresso Martini) image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
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

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Coupe Glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare coffee beans for garnish.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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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

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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.

Variations/similar cocktails

Espress Ya'self; Jalisco Espresso; Mexican Jamping Bean

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Ohh yes!... Very little to tweak here... I used 7 Misterios, Borghetti, medium roast coffee, Giffard Orgeat, Fee Bros (yuck) Aztec Chocolate Bitters... Bold, candy-kissed, but kinda dry... Good job. (12 Jun 2023, 2:09p)
score: 1

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