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.

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”.

Country Nook: 2023 3rd Place Winner
Hot Hazelnut Chata
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Rum Chata, Coffee, Caramel Drizzle, Whipped Cream.

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.

Roam
Who Shot First?
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Crater Lake Reserve Rye Whiskey, Chocolate Bitters, Amaro “wash”, Candied Bacon garnish.

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

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

Kobold Brewing "The Lair"
The Nothic Nut
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Amaricano Amaro, Sugar Rim, Orange Garnish.

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.

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

Otto's Landing
Misty Mountain Coffee
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Creme De Cacao, Rumpleminz, Coffee, Whip Cream, Andes Mints

Bridge 99
Hazelnut Vodka Porter Beer
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Porter Beer, Mini Chocolates, sprinkle of Coconut Sugar

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

El Rancho Grande
R52 Coffee
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, 151 Rum, Grandeza Orange Liquor, 1921 Tequila Liquor, Sugar Rim, Whipped Cream.

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.

Worthy Brewing
Velvet Sheets
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Cherry Juice, Kahlua, Lights Out Stout, Cherry Garnish.

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.

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.

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

Lifty's
Hunting Hazelnuts
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Bitters, Kahlua, Grandmar, Sweet Cream, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Cardamom Bitters.

Portello Wine Cafe
Dirty Chai Martini
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Metolious Chai, Backporch Cold Brew, Kahlua.

Big Belly Burgers and Brew
Bada Bing Espresso
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Chocolate Baileys, Cherry Juice, Whipped Cream and Bada Bing Cherry

Dear Mom Cafe
Midnight Run
A Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka Old Fashioned with Toasted Marshmallow and Orange Garnish.

Dudas Billiards
Jaba The Hutt
Crater Lake Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Baileys, Frangelico, Diseronno, Kahlua, Cream

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