Flatliner

Steve Foster | Telluride, Colorado

photo: Lizzie Munro

Silky and frothy, Telluride, Colorado’s unofficial cocktail bears resemblance to the Espresso Martini and to the Mudslide. But to the ski town’s residents, it’s a local classic. Though bartender Steve Foster first served the drink at The Peaks Resort & Spa, the recipe—and its legacy—has spread throughout the city. Today, you’ll find Foster shaking Flatliners at New Sheridan Chop House.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1 ounce Kahlúa
  • 1 ounce Kahlúa
  • 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1 shot espresso or 1 ounce cold-brew coffee
  • 1 shot espresso or 1 ounce cold-brew coffee

Garnish: 3 coffee beans

Directions
  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker tin filled with ice and shake.
  2. Strain into a coupe, then garnish with the coffee beans.

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