The Long Evening
An espresso martini for when the night runs long — the second answer, for the manager still walking the floor at closing
Or an espresso martini if the evening runs long. Sometimes you gotta just step off, so you can make sure you show up for the people that always show up for you.
Why this cocktail? Her drink when the evening runs long. Dark and awake — for the manager still walking the floor at closing.
The Story
Her second answer, offered for when the evening runs long: an espresso martini. It's the drink of someone who is still there at closing — walking the banquet tables, thanking the 7 a.m. crews, stepping off a plane to read a hard letter for her family in Ohio. Dark, awake, and quietly fortifying, it's built for the leader who never quite powers down.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 3 coffee beans
Preparation
- 1.Shake vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup hard with ice.
- 2.Double-strain into a chilled coupe for a thick crema.
- 3.Float three coffee beans on top.
- 4.Serve — built for the long night.