Risa Weaver-Enion is a professional photographer based in Sacramento, California. Through her company
Risa James Photography, she specializes in food and beverage photography, specifically cocktails. She works with small distilleries, wineries, and purveyors of cocktail accessories to create beautiful imagery for them to use in their marketing efforts. Her book,
Cocktails for Everyday Drinking, was published in 2022 and is available at all online booksellers.
When she’s not photographing cocktails, Risa and her husband love to travel, both within the United States and internationally. Many of their trips have been wine-focused, but they’ve visited their fair share of distilleries around the world as well.
Anyone who wants to reach out to Risa to ask questions about photography, cocktails, or anything else, can find her on Instagram
@risajamesphotography, on the web at
risajamesphoto.com, or over email at risajamesphoto [at] gmail.com. She’s always happy to answer questions and give advice.
The Espresso Martini has been having a moment for at least a couple of years now. There are a variety of recipes out in the world, but this one by Katy McAvoy uses chocolate bitters to give it an even dessert-ier feel. A light sprinkle of Selefina Black Cacao Powder leans into the chocolate notes.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 10 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 20 M
TOTAL | 30 M
SERVINGS
PRINT RECIPE
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
ESPRESSO MACHINE OR MOKA POT
COCKTAIL SHAKER AND STRAINER
JIGGER
You can use cold brew coffee if you don't have a way to make espresso. You can also buy an espresso at a local coffee shop and bring it home to use in the cocktail.
Recommended brands for coffee liqueur: Kahlúa, Mr. Black, Misceo, St. George, and Tia Maria.
