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The Espresso Martini is back in the spotlight — but this time, it’s more than a trend. We look at why this coffee-and-cocktail classic keeps making a comeback.
LATEST STORIES
COFFEE GUIDES
How Espresso Is Made
A quick guide to the craft and science behind the perfect shot.
COCKTAIL CULTURE
5 Summer Cocktails Everyone Should Know
Refreshing, easy-to-make drinks to upgrade your warm-weather sipping.
FOOD & PAIRINGS
The Best Desserts to Pair with Coffee
Classic desserts and unexpected pairings that make every coffee break better.
SWANKY GUIDES
Build a Better Home Bar
A great home bar isn’t about having every bottle on the shelf. It’s about choosing the right spirits, essential tools, versatile mixers, and a few reliable recipes. Here’s how to build a setup that looks good, works well, and makes better drinks at home.
COCKTAIL RECIPES
Negroni
Gin · Campari · Sweet Vermouth
A bold Italian classic with equal parts bitter, sweet, and botanical.
Paloma
Tequila · Grapefruit · Lime
Bright, citrusy, and refreshing with the perfect balance of tart grapefruit and tequila.
French 75
Gin · Lemon · Champagne
Crisp, citrusy, and sparkling — an elegant classic that feels celebratory without being complicated.
SWANKY PLACES
Caffeine Coffee Roaster
Mar Mikhael, Beirut
A specialty coffee roaster with serious coffee, warm interiors, and the kind of Mar Mikhael atmosphere that makes you stay longer than planned.
NOIX Le Café
Batroun Old Souk, Batroun
A Parisian-inspired café tucked into Batroun’s old souk, serving coffee, colorful drinks and plenty of reasons to order dessert.
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