The Being Seen

Mirror-finish espresso martini with gold shimmer & vanilla bean

People arrive at events hoping, quietly, to be noticed by others whose noticing matters

Why this cocktail? Michael studies how people seek recognition. This mirror-finish espresso martini reflects you back — literally.

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Michael built InGo around a truth: people arrive at events hoping to be noticed by others whose noticing matters. This espresso martini has a mirror-like surface — you can literally see yourself reflected in it. Gold shimmer catches the light. Vanilla bean grounds the sweetness. Recognition is not vanity. It is reassurance.

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1 oz fresh espresso
• 0.5 oz vanilla syrup
• Gold shimmer powder
• Coffee beans

Preparation

1. 1.Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice.
2. 2.Strain into a chilled coupe.
3. 3.Add a pinch of gold shimmer — it will create a reflective surface.
4. 4.Garnish with three coffee beans.

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