Happy National Espresso Martini Day! Celebrate with the #1 Crush cocktail from Mister Mao in NOLA!
“The #1 Crush is a lavishly constructed version of the esteemed espresso martini,” says General Manager Roger Eyles, “The reposado tequila is fat washed with cacao butter to create a rich and voluptuous chocolate flavor, and the espresso concentrate (made by our friends at Coffee Science) provides a little extra stamina for a magical evening.”

#1 Crush
by Mister Mao – New Orleans, LA
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Cacao Butter-infused Tequila Reposado*
- 1 oz. Tequila
- ½ oz. Espresso Concentrate
Preparation
- Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Enjoy!
*Cacao Butter-infused Tequila Reposado
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of pure cacao butter wafers
- 1 bottle of reposado tequila
Preparation
- Incorporate 2 ounces of pure cacao butter wafers into one bottle of reposado tequila using a sous vide or stove with low heat.
- Let infused tequila cool then put it in the freezer overnight.
- Using a cheesecloth, strain all solids from tequila.
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Source: Mixology News