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Espresso T H E ESPRESSO MARTINI
We Buy Diamonds, Gold & Jewelry
As fall settles in and evenings get later and colder, the espresso martini’s caffeine kick and cozy flavor profile make it feel right at home on seasonal menus. Few cocktails have made the leap from trend to staple as cleanly as the espresso martini. What started as a late-night novelty has settled into menus year-round, and it’s easy to see why: coffee, vodka, and sweetness in a single glass. Bitter, smooth, and slightly sweet, it also has a texture you don’t get from most cocktails. That thick foam that holds for a few minutes before collapsing back into the drink — giving it almost a dessert- like quality — sets it apart from a typical shaken cocktail.
IMMEDIATE ON-THE-SPOT PAYMENT FOR YOUR ITEM!
Have any jewelry you no longer care for? At Kiefer Jewelers you can either sell your unwanted jewelry for a check on the spot, or you can trade in for something else that catches your eye and get up to 20% more in value!
Kiefer Jewelers will buy your old, unwanted or broken gold jewelry. We will examine your jewelry while you wait and give you a no-obligation quote on the spot. If you decide to sell, we will write you a check the same day. There is no charge for this service!
Our expert buyers have an unmatched reputation for honesty and integrity. No appointment is needed. Come in anytime during our normal business hours to get started.
THE INGREDIENTS • 2 oz vodka • 1 oz coffee liqueur
THE PREPARATION Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled and frothy. Double strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.
Important to please note: We cannot give a quote without seeing the item(s).
• 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled • 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste) • Garnish: 3 coffee beans
We can only purchase from the rightful owner (no third-party transactions) so you MUST have a form of ID to sell your item. Kiefer Jewelers has an internal AML program and follows all reporting guidelines established by law enforcement.
The custom comes from Italy, where sambuca is traditionally served con la mosca — “with the fly” — meaning a few coffee beans dropped into the glass. When bartenders started shaking up espresso martinis, they carried this gesture over and three beans became the standard: one each for health, wealth, and happiness. There’s also an old bar superstition that says odd-numbered garnishes are considered good luck — so a two- or four-bean martini isn’t just unconventional; it’s technically bad form. Skip the beans and regulars will notice; it’s become as much a signature of the drink as the glass it’s served in.
WHY THREE BEANS?
The garnish
isn’t random.
44 • KIEFER JEWELERS MAGAZINE
45 • KIEFER JEWELERS MAGAZINE
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