Tequila Avión’s Avión Espresso combines rich Italian espresso with Avión Silver Tequila.

By Cari Jorgensen

September 29 is National Coffee Day, which means it’s an excuse to drink as much of the hot beverage as you desire. Even though your local coffeehouse has myriad coffees to choose from – anything from regular black coffee to coffee flavored with pumpkin, mocha or cinnamon – we think coffee is much more enjoyable when it has a kick stronger than caffeine. Here are four coffee cocktails made with Avión Espresso, courtesy of Tequila Avión.

The Double Shot Martini

What to Include:
1.5 parts Avión Espresso Tequila
1 part milk or half & half

How to Mix:
Add all ingredients to shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with 1-3 espresso beans.

The Espresso Shot

What to Include:
2 oz. Avión Espresso Tequila

How to Mix:
Pour chilled Avión Espresso into a shot glass.

The Irish Espresso
Bartenders call it “The Red Eye.”

What to Include:
1.5 parts Avión Espresso Tequila
1.5 parts Jameson Whiskey

How to Mix:
Pour ingredients into a rocks glass over ice. Stir.

The Rally

What to Include:
1 part Avión Espresso Tequila
2 parts Cola

How to Mix:
Pour ingredients into a rocks glass over ice. Stir.