Drink of the Day: Sobieski Espresso

Today, we celebrate The Holy Name of Mary in tribute to the Christian victory over the Muslims at the Gates of Vienna.

We want to honor the hero of the battle, Polish General Jan Sobieski, by drinking Sobieski Vodka made in Poland.

We want to honor the Capuchin monk, Marco d’Aviano, who used coffee beans left behind by the retreating Muslims to make a new drink that became popular around the world – Cappuccino – the little Capuchin.

Sobieski Espresso

1 oz. Sobieski vodka

1 oz. Kahlua

1 oz. fresh espresso

Shake with ice 40  times.

Serve garnished with raspberries, and be sure to use a cocktail spear in honor of Sobieski.

Toast by quoting General Sobieski, “I came, I saw, God conquered!”

Make a Toast to the Holy Name of Mary, “Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother!”

From: Drinking With The Saints by Michael P. Foley