Spicy Mezcal Espresso Martini
If you haven’t tried an espresso martini with an agave spirit like tequila or mezcal, you are seriously missing out. This variation might be my favorite yet. it’s spicy, smokey, and all around absolutely incredible — happy espresso martini day!
Ingredients:
¼ oz simple syrup
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz mezcal
1 oz reposado tequila
1 oz espresso, cooled
5-10 drops spicy bitters
garnish: 2 coffee beans + 1 dried bird’s eye chili
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for approximately 15-30 seconds, until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with 2 coffee beans + 1 bird’s eye chili.