Espresso Wars 2023

THE BATTLE WAS WON.

Congrats to Cabin 22, the new legends of the 2023 Espresso Wars Cocktail Competition.They've crafted a winner with "Vaya Con Dios," blending Spanish Coffee with our Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka to create something you've just got to try.

Honorary Mention to:

2nd place & People’s Choice - JIA Asian Street Kitchen (Purple Rain)

3rd place - Country Nook (Hot Hazelnut Chata)

We would also like to give a shoutout to all the Jedis who jumped into the inaugural Espresso Wars with us. You guys wielded those shakers like lightsabers, crafting truly out-of-this-worlld cocktails with our Hazelnut Espresso Vodka. Cheers to the skill, dedication, and creativity you stirred into this galaxy - may the froth be with you.

Cabin 22: 2023 Winner

Vaya Con Dios

A fun take on a Spanish Coffee with a slightly spicy finish, ft. Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Avion Blanco, Rumchata, Ancho Reyes, and Coffee.

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JIA Asian Street Kitchen: 2nd Place Winner + People's Choice

Purple Rain

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Ube Shrub, Aloe Vera, Banana. “Definitely not your standard Espresso Martini”.

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Country Nook: 2023 3rd Place Winner

Hot Hazelnut Chata

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Rum Chata, Coffee, Caramel Drizzle, Whipped Cream.

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Blacksmith public house

Dark Side Martini

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Half and Half, Shot of Espresso, Kahlua, and Chai. Topped with Kahlua infused Whipped Cream.

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Roam

Who Shot First?

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Chocolate Bitters, Amaro “wash”, Candied Bacon garnish.

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The Phoenix

Espresso Martini

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Crater Lake Vodka, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Coffee.

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Whiskey River

Huckleberry Espresso Martini

A twist on an Espresso Martini featuring Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Huckleberry, and Kahlua.

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Kobold Brewing "The Lair"

The Nothic Nut

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Amaricano Amaro, Sugar Rim, Orange Garnish.

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SCP Hotel Redmond

SCP Espresso Martini

Ft. Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Crater Lake Vodka, Alt-Butler Ode to Café Coffee Liquor, Fresh Backporch Coffee Roasters Espresso, House-Made rich Demerara Syrup.

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JDUB

Espresso Yourself

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Egg White, Amaretto, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Nutmeg, Angostura Bitters

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Otto's Landing

Misty Mountain Coffee

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Creme De Cacao, Rumpleminz, Coffee, Whip Cream, Andes Mints

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Bridge 99

Hazelnut Vodka Porter Beer

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Porter Beer, Mini Chocolates, sprinkle of Coconut Sugar

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Pour House Grill

Hazelnut Espresso Cooler

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Grind Espresso Rum, Kahlua, Irish Cream, Cold Brew. Blended with ice until frozen.

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El Rancho Grande

R52 Coffee

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, 151 Rum, Grandeza Orange Liquor, 1921 Tequila Liquor, Sugar Rim, Whipped Cream.

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Elements Public House

Hazelnut Russian

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Crater Lake Vodka, House made Coffee Liquor using Local roast from Redmond, OR very own Sprig Coffee Roastery (@sprigcoffeeroastery), Cream or Almond Cream to top. Garnished with Hazelnut.  

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Worthy Brewing

Velvet Sheets

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Cherry Juice, Kahlua, Lights Out Stout, Cherry Garnish.

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Initiative Brewing

Darjeeling's Dirty Dream

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Initiative House-Infused Chai Rum, Half and Half, Vanilla Extract, Brown Sugar Stumptown Coffee Bean garnish.

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Hilton Garden Inn/ Double Tree

Gimme S'more

A campfire treat in a glass ft. Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Oat Milk, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, Marshmallow Cream, rimmed with Chocolate Syrup and Graham Cracker, garnished with a Toasted Marshmallow.

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Rimrock Taphouse

Nutty Brewer

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Guinness Irish Stout, Cold Brew with Bordeaux Cherry Juice, rimmed with Nutella and Toasted Almonds.

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Lifty's

Hunting Hazelnuts

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Bitters, Kahlua, Grandmar, Sweet Cream, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Cardamom Bitters.

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Portello Wine Cafe

Dirty Chai Martini

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Metolious Chai, Backporch Cold Brew, Kahlua.

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Big Belly Burgers and Brew

Bada Bing Espresso

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Chocolate Baileys, Cherry Juice, Whipped Cream and Bada Bing Cherry

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Dear Mom Cafe

Midnight Run

A Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka Old Fashioned with Toasted Marshmallow and Orange Garnish.

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Dudas Billiards

Jaba The Hutt

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Baileys, Frangelico, Diseronno, Kahlua, Cream

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Bar Rio

Annabelle

Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Reposado, Rocchi Vermouth, Campari, Black Walnut Bitters

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