ELIXIR SERIES - Part 1: "The Anthems' Café"

Never have I imbibed more stylishly and satisfyingly in my life, then at an Easy Anthems rehearsal, show or shindig.  

If there exists ONE group of people that demonstrates such acute and intrinsic expertise in all things "libation," well....look no further, comrade.

Exempli gratia:

-Brian's Solomon-esque wisdom of Microbreweries and choicest hops;

-Vanesa's skills at preparing the gaucho-derived Yerba Mate;

-Philip's quest to shamelessly resurrect cocktail staples of 1950'-era Pot-Luck Dinners;

-Evan's suspicious love of bottled sweet lime juice and vodka;

-or my own vast predilections for bitters, aperitifs and digestivos, caffeinated potations and old-world medicinal liquors...

In this so-called "Elixir Series," I'd like to share with all of you our band's good taste in fine liquids.  

And because this happens to be the first in the series, let's start at the very top: the PRE-REHEARSAL BEVERAGE(s).... Coffee-related elixirs no doubt get top-billing here.  Those of you who are Starbucks-obsessed, please defer your judgements and save your critiques, THIS IS THE REAL THING.

THE CLASSIC ESPRESSO SODA ("Huntington Special")

In one 750 mL bottle (preferably clear, with an airtight seal) Mix:

-4 Single Shots of high quality Espresso (Illy, Lavazza, etc.)

-Raw Turbinado Sugar to taste

-Club soda/Seltzer filled to the brim

Let sit in refrigerator or ice bath for (up to) 1 hr.

Serve very cold.

Ahhh, now we're ready to start rehearsal...

Refreshing, hyped-up, rich and sweet--AND SO EASY TO MAKE!

Also, for a truly heightened Espresso Soda experience, top it off with your favorite after-dinner liqueur: Frangelico, Amaretto, Sambuca, or even Grappa!  

Cheers,

PAUL