Awake to Something New

Shake things up this weekend with the chance to sample different styles of the internet’s most popular cocktail!

Saturday, June 6
Tastings at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

Higher Gravity at Summit Park
10241 Summit Parkway

Tickets at cincinnaticoffeefestival.com.

The Cincinnati Coffee Festival hosts an Espresso Martini Tasting this Saturday, pairing local cocktail culture with one of the region’s fastest-growing specialty food events. Hosted with Higher Gravity, the evening will feature multiple espresso martini tastings.

Each ticket includes a sample of a classic espresso martini, a specialty Aztec espresso martini, and a coffee negroni.

“Espresso martinis have grabbed attention across the country and Cincinnati is no exception,” says Judi Koge, executive director of Cincinnati Coffee Festival. “They are rich and indulgent, with so many versions to try!”

The event continues the Cincinnati Coffee Festival’s expansion into year-round experiences while supporting the Ohio River Foundation (ORF).

Higher Gravity, a locally owned and operated bar and bottle shop, opened a full-service coffee shop in Summit Park – HG Coffee Co. – in 2024. Owners Jason Parnes and Nick Belleman, left the public accounting industry to chase their dream of serving the best selection of drinks in the city – including coffee.

Parnes says the coffee is locally roasted with a focus on traditional offerings such as cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos, and drip coffees.

“Our espresso martini tasting and other events give us an opportunity to introduce the Cincinnati Coffee Festival and Ohio River Foundation to a new crowd,” say Kogen.

The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is produced by and is a major fundraiser for ORF.

“Because of course great water means great coffee,” says Kogen. “And great espresso. And great espresso martinis.”