Ten Local Products Showcased at Aspen Food & Wine and Where to Find Them
Marble Distilling Co. Moonlight Expresso and Bonfire Coffee
Where to find Moonlight Expresso: Argonaut, Bottle Shop 33, AppleJack, Molly’s Spirits, Illegal Pete’s, Mercantile, Cooper Lounge, Next Door Lounge, Star Bar
Although these two Carbondale companies united to craft a localized cocktail (the Bonfire Iced EXpresso Coffee Cooler) for special guests in Aspen, there’s no reason Denverites looking for a complementary buzz-n-jolt can’t DIY these coolers on their own. Start by ordering a pouch of Bonfire Coffee Black Velvet cold brew online (or substitute your favorite local cold brew), then snag a bottle of Moonlight Expresso coffee liqueur nearby and add heavy cream and ice. If you’re not into the whole home-mixology thing, Denver bars that carry the coffee liqueur can probably shake you up a close approximation.
The booze isn’t the only thing that will keep you feeling warm and fuzzy if you visit Marble Distilling’s facility – there’s also a local mission behind the product. “The social, economic and environmental balance that comes with local sourcing is what drives Marble Distilling’s decisions to ‘keep it local,’” says head distiller Connie Baker. “The significant reduction in Marble’s carbon footprint by sourcing locally is a win-win for the planet.”
