We got a pleasant surprise in Texas yesterday! It snowed. We know our friends up North are thinking, “Big deal,” as they roll their eyes, but the people who live south of the Mason Dixon line don’t always get to experience the fluffy white stuff as often as you, so it is quite a newsworthy event. At The Blind Pig Headquarters we did not get much more than a slight dusting, and to be quite honest, we received more sleet than snow. However, in Denton, Texas, just a mere 45 minutes west of us, they had enough snow to go sledding and make respectable snowmen. Of course we had to take full advantage of the opportunity to have snow in our Blind Pig Photos for the week, so make sure to take note.
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This week we are sharing an easy delightful little cocktail called the Espresso Menta. It has two of our familiar ingredients, Caffe’ Borghetti and Branca Menta. Yes, we use these ingredients a lot. We assure you it is for two good reasons. Reason #1: Both Borghetti and Branca Menta are excellent liquids. They are superior to other liquors in their respective categories. We won’t give you all the details here, but trust us. Others do not have the same craftsmanship or quality. Reason #2: We try to give you multiple recipes that can be made with the same ingredients. No one wants to purchase a whole bottle of something and only use 1 ounce. By sharing multiple recipes with the same ingredients, you are able to see the versatility of the ingredients and recipes that we share on TBPB!
The Espresso Menta is a versatile cocktail that can be used as an after dinner drink, a sipping cocktail with appetizers, or even served as a brunch cocktail. The espresso and mint flavors pair nicely with chocolates and sweets for a dessert cocktail. The coffee flavor makes it a wonderful brunch beverage, and the combination of the two produce a fantastic cocktail to sip slowly.
The Espresso Menta is made with only 2 ingredients — Caffe’ Borghetti and Branca Menta. We added a sprig of mint for garnish, because you’ve got to accessorize!! To make the Espresso Menta, place your Branca Menta bottle in the freezer for about an hour to chill. Next pour 1.5 ounces of Caffe’ Borghetti and 1 ounce of Branca Menta over a cup of ice in a shaker. Shake until the shaker becomes chilled. Pour into a small sipping cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Sip and enjoy.
The Espresso Menta is a great cocktail to serve when entertaining, because there is little prep. The flavors will have your guests wondering how you found this gem of a cocktail. You can tell them about us, or maybe you want to keep your source a secret?
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