The Late Shift
For the second half of the evening.
The Late Shift is a cocktail made with First Bloom vanilla syrup, vodka and fresh espresso. It takes about 5 minutes and makes one drink in a coupe.
- Time
- 5 min
- Makes
- 1 drink
- Glass
- Coupe
- Served
- Chilled
- Syrup
- First Bloom
An espresso martini with First Bloom where the sugar syrup used to be. The vanilla rounds off the espresso’s edges without hiding it.
Ingredients
Serves 1
- Vodka1½ oz
- Fresh espresso, cooled1 oz
- First Bloom · Vanilla Syrup½ oz2 pumps
- Coffee beans3, to garnish
How to make it
- Chill a coupe.
- Add vodka, espresso and First Bloom to a shaker with plenty of ice.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds, until the outside of the tin frosts.
- Double strain into the coupe and float three beans on the foam.
Draft spec. Syrup doses are confirmed after the Oct 16 kitchen test.
Tips and swaps
- Swap the syrup: Late Bloom · Vanilla Macadamia Syrup — made with real macadamia. Toasted nut over our vanilla: buttery, a little nutty, and made for oat milk.
- Swap the syrup: Low Lamp · Brown Sugar Syrup — real dark brown sugar, cooked slow. No cinnamon, no flavorings, just the caramel depth cold brew wants.
For your menu
| Café dose, 12 oz | 2 pumps per drink · draft |
| Café dose, 16 oz | n/a |
| Home dose | 1 tbsp · draft |
| Suggested menu price | $ ___ (placeholder) |
Published Oct 9, 2026 · Brix & Botany