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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.
2 oz cognac
2 oz Kahlua
2 oz freshly brewed espresso
1 oz Fernet Branca
⅔ oz simple syrup (see note)
Shake all ingredients and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a stripe of cacao powder.
To make simple syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan until sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
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