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Bar Clacson’s Espresso Martini

Bar Clacson's Espresso Martini

A minty-fresh take on the classic. 

For the house Espresso Martini at Bar Clacson in Los Angeles, general manager Dustin Newsome looked to aquavit for a more nuanced flavor. “We tested a half an ounce of aquavit (Krogstad), and it had the effect of drying it out on the palate, and hitting the mark we were going for,” he says. From there, they add Leopold Fernet, which has “enough of a strong eucalyptus note in a barspoon measure to amplify the mint in the drink.”

Ingredients

  • 1 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. aquavit
  • 1 1/2 oz. espresso syrup
  • 1 barspoon Fernet (Clacson uses Leopold)
  • 4-6 mint leaves
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:coupe
  • Garnish:mint sprig

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake with a large ice cube to briefly to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish.
Espresso SyrupCombine equal parts fresh espresso and white sugar by weight. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool before use and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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