
The Bonbon Ending
Dark chocolate espresso martini with gold dust & lavender — the last ten minutes
Transformation begins with a name tag, a smile, and a perfect little bonbon at the end of the night
Why this cocktail? Philip says the last ten minutes define the memory. This chocolate espresso martini is the perfect ending.
The Story
Dufour says the ten most important minutes are the first ten and the last ten. This dark chocolate espresso martini with gold dust is that final impression: rich, unforgettable, and finished with lavender because the best endings leave you wanting to come back.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz espresso
- Gold dust
- Dried lavender
- Dark chocolate shavings
Preparation
- 1.Shake vodka, chocolate liqueur, and espresso with ice.
- 2.Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 3.Dust surface with gold.
- 4.Garnish with lavender and chocolate shavings.
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