Behind the Espresso + Prosecco

The duo behind Attaboy, Samuel Ross and Michael McIlroy have recently opened a new spritz and natural wine bar, Good Guys, on the Lower East Side.

Their innovative Espresso + Prosecco cocktail takes the best components of a classic Spritz + Espresso Martini and creates a refreshing blend of citrus, vanilla, and robust espresso notes. Ross and McIlroy drew inspiration from a non-alcoholic drink they developed for their Australian cafe, Hearts, located in Nashville. This version replaces tonic water with a house blend of Amaro resulting in a bubbly spritz that brings the warmth + caffeine of an Espresso Martini.

Liqueur, Vermouth

Espresso + Prosecco

by Samuel Ross + Michael McIlroy (Owners, Good Guys)

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Good Guys Amaro Blend #1
• 1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
• ½ oz. Vanilla Syrup
• 1 oz. Espresso (Good Guys’ uses Stumptown Holler Mountain Blend
• Prosecco, to taste

Preparation

1. Add all ingredients into a Bodega glass and build; add cracked ice to the top and splash with Prosecco to taste.
2. Garnish with an orange slice, sprig of mint, and espresso beans.