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Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #2: Curious Espresso 86

Our Italian-Inspired NA cocktail menu for Dry January continues with this "curious" offering that combines espresso, Amaro and more.

Curious Espresso 86.

Curious Espresso 86.

Here's a "curious" combination of flavor profiles sure to please the coffee-lovers and Amaro aficionados partaking in Dry January (or beyond). This drink features two expressions of Curious Elixirs' non-alcoholic beverages, a black-and-blue-amaro-inspired #8 and the Coconut Painkiller-inspired #6, both of which are limited-edition, so it's advisable to order the right away.

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Curious Espresso 86

Curious Espresso 86

Recipe by Hilary Sheinbaum
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Servings

2

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

1

minute

Ingredients

  • 3 oz 3 Curious No. 8 (Black + Blue Amaro)

  • 2 oz 2 Curious No. 6 (Coconut Painkiller)

  • 4 oz 4 Cold brew coffee

  • 2 bar 2 spoons Blue agave syrup (or more to taste)

  • Garnish: Mint leaf

Directions

  • Add ice and ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
  • Shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds.
  • Strain and serve in a coupe glass with mint leaf garnish.

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