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Meet Me at the Cottage Cocktail

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
  • Makes2 drinks
A coupe glass of a frothy espresso martini cocktail for a story on Heated Rivalry-themed drinks at Le Tambour Tavern.

Photo by Daniel Neuhaus.

This earthy riff on the espresso martini guarantees Heated Rivalry's Ilya and Hollander will be well-caffeinated at the cottage together.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cognac

  • 2 oz Kahlua

  • 2 oz freshly brewed espresso

  • 1 oz Fernet Branca

  • ⅔ oz simple syrup (see note)

Instructions

  • Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a stripe of cacao powder.

Kitchen tip

To make simple syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan until sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

Get more Heated Rivalry-themed cocktails and learn about how the show put this Hamilton, Ont. restaurant on the map.

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