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Espresso Martini
A coffee-dark Espresso Martini built with vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and a hard shake for a tight foam cap.
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Cosmopolitan
A citrus-led Cosmopolitan with citron vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime, and measured cranberry for color and tart snap.
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Moscow Mule
A cold vodka highball with fresh lime, chilled ginger beer, fresh ice, and one gentle lift to preserve carbonation.
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Bloody Mary
A savory vodka Bloody Mary with tomato juice, fresh lemon, measured seasoning, fresh ice, and a useful celery-and-lemon garnish.
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- Espresso Martini
- A coffee-dark Espresso Martini built with vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and a hard shake for a tight foam cap. Technique: shaken. Glassware: Chilled coupe.
- Cosmopolitan
- A citrus-led Cosmopolitan with citron vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime, and measured cranberry for color and tart snap. Technique: shaken. Glassware: Chilled coupe.
- Moscow Mule
- A cold vodka highball with fresh lime, chilled ginger beer, fresh ice, and one gentle lift to preserve carbonation. Technique: built. Glassware: Copper mug or highball glass.
- Bloody Mary
- A savory vodka Bloody Mary with tomato juice, fresh lemon, measured seasoning, fresh ice, and a useful celery-and-lemon garnish. Technique: rolled. Glassware: Highball.
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Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan, Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary
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Espresso Martini
A coffee-dark Espresso Martini built with vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and a hard shake for a tight foam cap.
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Cosmopolitan
A citrus-led Cosmopolitan with citron vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime, and measured cranberry for color and tart snap.
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Build at homeeasy
Moscow Mule
A cold vodka highball with fresh lime, chilled ginger beer, fresh ice, and one gentle lift to preserve carbonation.
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Bloody Mary
A savory vodka Bloody Mary with tomato juice, fresh lemon, measured seasoning, fresh ice, and a useful celery-and-lemon garnish.
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