It’s Espresso Martini week in Macon. See 17 coffee concoctions & vote for the best
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Sip, sip, hooray! NewTown Macon just kicked off the very first Espresso Martini week in Macon and we couldn’t be more ready.
“Chelsea Hughes with Kinjo Kitchen + Cocktails approached NewTown with the idea of hosting an Espresso Martini Week and we immediately said yes,” said Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager at NewTown Macon.
From Sept. 6 to Sept. 14, it’s all about the popular coffee cocktail, and patrons can enjoy a wide variety of drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, at 17 local businesses including restaurants, bars and dessert shops.
“With the popularity of espresso martinis, we thought this would be an exciting challenge for our bars and restaurants and a fun way for customers to explore what downtown has to offer,” said Hopkins.
Here’s how it works:
Get Your Passport: Pick up your passport at any participating location.
Sip & Stamp: Try the espresso martini specials and get your passport stamped.
Vote Online: Cast your vote for your favorite espresso martini: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9CW29DY
Win Prizes: Complete your passport for a chance to win fantastic products from Longleaf Distilling Co. and Z Beans in Macon.
According to Newtown Macon, the concoction with the most votes will be “crowned the Martini Master.”
Here are the featured businesses and coffee concoctions
Entry: the Tinkerbell. Applejack brandy, Z-beans espresso concentrate, house espresso liqueur, coconut milk simple
Entry: the El Jefe-tini. Repo Tequila, St George coffee liqueur, simple syrup, walnut liqueur, a dash orange bitters
Entry: Espresso Smoretini. Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, chocolate syrup, toasted marshmallow garnish
Entry: Longleaf Vodka, Taproot Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Borghetti Cafe Espresso, vanilla syrup
Entry: PSL Martini. Pumpkin purée, sweet and condensed milk, brown sugar, espresso and Longleaf Vodka
Entry: Beertini. Cold brew, vodka wine and Fall Line’s Dark Delirium Stout
Entry: Thai’d and Caffeinated. Laird’s applejack brandy, thai tea, simple and house made espresso liqueur which is made with Z-Beans espresso beans
Hotel Forty Five (available at Loom and Hightales)
Entry: Espresso 45. Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, Crème de Cacao
Entry: Longleaf Vodka, Atomic Black Espresso Liqueur, cold brew coffee and a pinch of salt
Entry: O-Spresso. Longleaf Vodka, Borghetti Espresso Liqueur, cold brew, simple syrup, topped with coffee beans
Entry: Smores Espresso Martini
Entry: Mocktail Espresso Martini. Illy Intenso espresso beans, heavy whipping cream, pure cane sugar, vanilla extract, salt and a cocoa powder rim
Entry: Cafe Mocha. A hybrid espresso and chocolate martini
Entry: Non-alcoholic Vanilla Bean Espresso Martini
Entry: Vanilla Espresso Martini with Baileys Float. Vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla bean pod garnish
Vintage Restaurant -Marriott Macon
Entry: Espresso Yourself Martini. Butterscotch, Bailey’s, Frangelico, Dirty Girl Vodka, espresso, espresso sugar rim
Entry: Coffee Liqueur
This month’s featured spirit is perfect for adding a smooth, coffee kick to your cocktails.
Which espresso martini are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
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