Spiked Cold Brew With Island Flavor
Four Flamingos | Key West, Fla.
Spiked Cold Brew With Island Flavor
Four Flamingos | Key West, Fla.
By Katie Ayoub
July 16, 2024
By Katie Ayoub
July 16, 2024
Richard Blais
Richard Blais is renowned for his creative take on American fare, which often demonstrates a flair for the dramatic, courtesy of a little molecular gastronomy magic. The Island Espresso, served at Four Flamingos, his seafood-centric concept with a sister location in Orlando, Fla., embodies Blais’ approach to crafting flavor. He combines Tito’s vodka, cold-brew coffee, Liquid Alchemist coconut syrup and Caffè Borghetti espresso liqueur, shakes the mixture over ice, then strains it into a coupe glass. The cocktail gets a burst of fun with a coconut bubble perched on top. This tropical spin on the ever-popular espresso martini is a best seller at the restaurant.
“People love coffee and a good cocktail separately, and both happen to be iconic categories in Key West. The flavors balance one another out and make it a go-to drink for our guests,” says Blais. “Key West is a colorful place filled with flair, so the presentation and our glassware also add a signature touch with this one.”
About the Author
Katie Ayoub serves as managing editor of Flavor & The Menu and content strategist for the Flavor Experience, an annual conference geared toward chain operators. She is president of Katie Ayoub & Associates, serving up menu trends expertise, content creation and food & beverage consultancy. Based in Chicago, Katie has been working in foodservice publishing for more than 20 years and part of the Flavor team since 2006. [email protected]
