It was my wife’s dream to open her own restaurant. I signed on during the Covid staffing shortage to help out behind the bar. Despite having no experience, I fell in love with the craft & the industry and am now a proud co-owner of our restaurant.

Cocktail Inspiration

I love the versatility of Liqor 43 and I often substitute it into classic and traditional cocktails. When it comes to coffee & cocktails, I typically think of dessert cocktails like the espresso martini. I wanted to deviate and create a cocktail that could be enjoyed at any moment. By reimagining Negroni by swapping out Gin for Mezcal and Campari for Liqor 43., I was able to achieve a Smokey & Smooth balanced cocktail. I truly hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Ingredients

• 30 Ml. Licor 43 Original
• 30 Ml. Lionello Rosso Vermouth
• 22 Ml. Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
• 7 Ml. Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur
• 15 Ml. Chilled Lavazza Espresso

Method

Cocktail Preparation

• Garnish glass with a Tajin and shaved espresso bean rim.
• Add ingredients into a shaker tin.
• Add ice and shake vigorously for ten seconds
• Add a large clear ice cube to your garnished glass
• Strain over large rock.
• Express an orange rind and place on rim.
• Sip casually and enjoy

Coffee Preparation

• Using an espresso machine, make a serving of espresso.
• Chill espresso