Espresso Martini

Dampfwerk Distilling in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, makes its aquavit in the style of kümmel, a northern German caraway liqueur that distiller Ralf Loeffelholz grew up appreciating.

Here, creative director, Bridgit Loeffelholz, combines it with Dampfwerk’s peppermint liqueur and cold brew coffee for a sophisticated, autumnal take on an espresso martini.

Espresso Martini

Yields: 1 cocktail

1½ oz peppermint liqueur (such as Dampfwerk Pfefferminz³)1½ oz chilled very strongly brewed coffee, preferably cold brew coffee½ oz aquavit (such as Dampfwerk aquavit)¼ oz dark brown sugar syrup (equal parts dark brown sugar and hot water stirred until sugar dissolves)3 dashes brownie or Aztec chocolate bitters

Into cocktail shaker, add all ingredients, then fill with ice; cover with lid and shake vigorously. Strain, or preferably double strain, into chilled Nick and Nora or coupe glass.