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In Collaboration with The Little Nell

Andy Zurita’s Espresso Martini With A Twist

The Little Nell’s resident mixologist shares one of his favorite summer cocktails from Element 47.

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A favorite activity at The Little Nell is enjoying a refreshing cocktail after a day exploring Aspen. In summertime, The Little Nell’s mixologist, Andy Zurita, recommends The Scorpio, a cocktail with personal significance that he crafted for the Element 47 bar menu. “It’s purely the perfect combination of summer flavors that remind me of my childhood in the Caribbean,” Zurita says. “The espresso martini is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, and I wanted to create a twist on a classic, with a hint of my home.”

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 ounces Tito’s vodka 
  • .25 ounces Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur
  • .25 ounces Amaretto liqueur
  • 1 ounce pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce espresso

Directions:

  1. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake thoroughly and strain into a cocktail glass.
  3. Top with a few coffee beans and serve.