Rum & Raisin Espresso Martini

Serve in a Martini glass...
1½	fl oz	Bacardi Ocho Anos Gran Reserva Rum
¾	fl oz	Pedro Ximénez sherry
⅓	fl oz	Coffee liqueur
¾	fl oz	Espresso coffee (freshly made & hot)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Float 3 coffee beans & skewered raisins

Comment:

A hint of PX sherry adds the rainsy notes to this rum based riff on Dick Bradsell’s Espresso Martini.

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