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Morgan Hines

How to make the best espresso martini, based on Dante NYC

Caffe Dante is a New York City institution that's among the Top 50 World's Best Bars.

Dante's "Another Espresso Martini" isn't the typical espresso vodka drink found at most bars. The $19 cocktail has a bit of a twist.

- Eloy Pacheco, head bartender

Since the Espresso Martini is the cocktail of the moment, we decided to create a variation for it, this time with Tequila and Galliano.

The process took a few minutes for me, very much a newbie bartender. But it made me so excited to continue trying to mix different cocktails at home.

MORGAN HINES:

- 1 oz Cazadores Reposado

- ½ oz Galliano

- ½ oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur

- ¾ oz Agave

- 3 dashes Chocolate Bitters

- 2 dashes Chili Tincture

- 1.5 oz espresso

Ingredients:

Dante's Espresso Martini

Simply add the ingredients to a shaker, then shake forcefully for 30 seconds. Garnish and serve.

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