Conte Camillo Espresso

Conte Camillo Espresso is a ready-to-drink bottle from Esplanda, and the name points to a coffee-led profile. The product details don't list an ABV, a base spirit or a tasting profile, so check the label for those. Ready-to-drink espresso drinks in this category usually follow the espresso martini template: roasted coffee, bitter cocoa and caramel notes, with enough sweetness to soften the bitterness. Expect that general shape, not a measured profile for this bottle. Serve it cold. Chill the bottle for several hours before opening, or pour it over plenty of ice. Drinks like this are built to be served cold, and warmth tends to make the sweetness heavier and the coffee flatter. If the label doesn't say otherwise, shake or turn the bottle gently before pouring in case the ingredients have settled. Pouring it into a shaker with ice and straining it will usually give a lightly chilled drink with a little foam on top, if the recipe contains enough coffee oils to make one. For glassware, a chilled coupe or small martini glass suits a drink served up and shows off any crema. A short rocks glass with a large ice cube works well if you prefer it slower and more diluted. Garnish with three coffee beans, a twist of orange peel or a light dusting of cocoa. At the table, expect it to go well with tiramisu, dark chocolate, almond biscotti or a plain vanilla gelato. A scoop of gelato in the glass makes an easy affogato-style dessert.