Every bar has its take on the ubiquitous Espresso Martini. But at Ski Lodge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, they actually created a cozy version that is very in line with the bar’s fun apres-ski vibe of shotskis and s’mores kits. Not only do they add a bit of Scandi spirit aquavit but they top it with hot cardamom foam. It’s even better when a Yeti makes it for you. But if you want to try it yourself, Niko Novick, executive director of hospitality at Spiegelworld and drink creator, was nice enough to share his recipe with me.

Slava’s Snowstorm

by Niko Novick and Leo Robitschek, Ski Lodge

• 5 drops saline (10:1)
• 1/4 oz. cane syrup (2:1 turbinado cane sugar to water)
• 1/2 oz. aquavit
• 3/4 oz. cold brew coffee
• 3/4 oz. Ketel One Vodka
• 1 oz. Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Toasted coconut and cardamom foam

Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake hard* to chill. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass (no ice). Top with toasted coconut and cardamom foam.

Toasted Coconut and Cardamom Foam

• 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp. (15 g) toasted coconut chips
• 1–2 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed) or a small pinch ground cardamom
• 1 Tbsp. (12 g) sugar
• Small pinch of salt

Warm everything gently in a saucepan (don’t boil), let steep 5–10 minutes. Strain out solids. Froth with a handheld frother / whisk / shake in a jar. Spoon the foam over the drink while still warm.

* NOTE: According to Nico, “Even though it leans spirit-forward, the cold brew, cane, and overall texture really benefit from aeration and proper dilution. You want that light lift so it integrates with the hot foam instead of drinking heavy.”