Chocolate Espresso Muertini

By October 28, 2024Mixology News

Celebrate fall with a cocktail that honors family values and the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture.

Our Drink of the Week the Espresso Muertini is a bold blend of espresso, chocolate, and Gracias a Dios Espadín Mezcal—perfect for Halloween and Día de los Muertos, a time to honor loved ones who have passed with joy and tradition.

Crafted from eight-year-old, cultivated agave in Oaxaca’s Central Valleys, this double-distilled mezcal offers notes of lemon tree leaves, subtle herbs, and a touch of minerality, rounded out by caramel, spices, and cooked agave.

With deep family values and a commitment to fair trade and eco-friendly practices, Gracias a Dios brings five generations of mezcal craftsmanship to your glass. Sip this ultra-premium Espresso Muertini and experience the depth of Mexican tradition. Salud!

Chocolate Espresso Muertini

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Gracias a Dios Espadín Mezcal
  • ½ oz Agave
  • 1 shot Double Espresso
  • 1/3 oz Homemade Bitter Allspice*
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1 tbs grated bitter chocolate (ideally Oaxacan chocolate)

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a Jack-o-lantern shaped orange peel and enjoy!

*Homemade Bitter Allspice


Ingredients

  • 5 oz Gracias a Dios Espadín Mezcal
  • 3.5 oz Sugar
  • 5-7 whole pcs Allspice
  • 2 pcs Orange Peel
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to a container and let stand covered for 24 hours.

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