With an eye toward flavor balance, Allison Larson, bar lead at San Diego’s Polite Provisions, aimed for a mash-up of two coffee classics for this cocktail. “I was inspired by the idea of marrying the Espresso Martini with the concept of a Carajillo,” says Larson. “I prefer a well-balanced cocktail—nothing too sweet—and the amaro in this cocktail helps to ensure that balance and offers some much-needed depth.”