Name: Curious Espresso 86
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 3 oz Curious No. 8 (Black + Blue Amaro); 2 oz Curious No. 6 (Coconut Painkiller); 4 oz Cold brew coffee; 2 bar spoons Blue agave syrup (or more to taste); Garnish: Mint leaf

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

Italian-Inspired NA Cocktail #2: Curious Espresso 86

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