Ben 90 Espresso
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Ben 90 Espresso
Serve in a Martini glass
| 1 1⁄3 oz | Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno |
| 1⁄2 oz | Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 5⁄6 oz | Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
- No garnish to prepare.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Serve naked – no garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Looking at the recipe, you may expect this cocktail to be sweet. However, it's beautifully balanced and shows how well grappa and coffee sit together.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Monica Berg, Alex Kratena, Joerg Meyer and Simone Caporale to celebrate the 90th birthday of Benito Nonino, founder of Nonino Distillatori, who sadly passed away on 8th July 2024.
Nutrition:
One serving of Ben 90 Espresso contains 121 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 17.07% alc./vol. (17.07° proof)
- 15.4 grams of pure alcohol
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