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The episode pour

Midnight Muse Martini

Espresso, vanilla, and a little edge for the night you finally hit publish.

For making the imperfect thing real
Cocktail

The spirited pour

  • 1½ oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh espresso
  • ¾ oz coffee liqueur
  • ½ oz vanilla syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
Zero proof

The mocktail

  • 2 oz chilled espresso
  • 1 oz zero-proof coffee spirit
  • ½ oz vanilla syrup
  • 1 oz oat milk
  • Pinch of sea salt
Method

Make it after dark.

  1. 01Add everything to a shaker with ice.
  2. 02Shake hard until cold and foamy.
  3. 03Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish: Three coffee beans or a light dusting of cocoa.

Pair it with

Perfectionism & Getting on Track

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Please enjoy responsibly. Zero-proof versions are always part of the ritual.