Sure, Mardi Gras in New Orleans may be synonymous with parades, beads, music, and revelry—but it’s all wrapped up as a season of indulgence, where even your cocktail can get in on the celebration. At Birdy’s Behind the Bower, a charming brunch spot tucked away in the Framework building, that indulgence comes in the seasonal form of a King Cake Espresso Martini.
Known for its Southern-inspired, locally sourced dishes, Birdy’s has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Open for brunch only, it serves up Southern-inspired fresh, locally-sourced dishes: think house-made biscuits, stacked avocado toast, and pastries that practically demand a second round of coffee.
Oh, and speaking of coffee, their espresso martini game is next level (because you can’t drink all day if you don’t start in the morning).
Their King Cake Espresso Martini blends rich espresso with sweet, spiced King Cake Rum Cream, finished with a glittering sugar rim in the traditional purple, green, and gold. It’s the perfect way to toast to Fat Tuesday.
King Cake Espresso Martini
Equipment
- Martini Glass
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 shot Coffee Science Super Collider espresso
- 1 oz Gambino’s King Cake Rum Cream
- 1 oz White Rum
- Purple, green, or gold sugar for rimming the glass (or tiny plastic babies as shown here, iykyk )
Instructions
- Rim a martini glass with colored sugar (or three tiny plastic babies)
- Add espresso, King Cake Rum Cream, and white rum to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake thoroughly until well chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass and serve immediately.
