Night 1: Halva Express Yourself

A variation on an Espresso Martini with halva orgeat, Nightwater dark rum, and coffee.

1.5 oz Nightwater dark rum
1 oz halva orgeat
.5-1 oz coffee or espresso, depending on the strength of your brew
dash of salt (if needed)

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a coffee bean

Halva Orgeat: Break up your favorite halva into chunks and combine with an equal amount (by weight if possible) of boiling water. Add a little bit more halva for a creamier, sweeter cocktail.

Tips:

• Use a double strength coffee and brew it for a little longer if you don’t have espresso.

• If the coffee comes out a little too bitter, try adding a little bit more salt! Be careful though, a little bit goes a long way!