Tiramisu and Bourbon Espresso Martinis at the Charles' Mark

Tiramisu Martini

1 Part Patron Cafe

1 Part Godiva Dark

1/2 Shot of Espresso

Splash Amaretto

Shake until chilled, strain into martini glass Garnish with shaved cinnamon and whipped cream.

Jefferson's Bourbon Espresso Martini

1 Part Jefferson's small batch bourbon

1 Part Godiva Dark

1/2 shot of espresso

Shake until chilled, strain into martini glass

To start my adventure into Boston's bar culture I decided to stop at a truly unique hotel bar, the Charles' Mark. The Charles' Mark Hotel bar and lounge is located at 655 Boylston Street, directly across from the Boston Public Library. I am aware of the PBR chugging, Car bomb dropping, P-funk smoking crowd that frequents this street, but the Charles Mark is a chic, clean, sophisticated bar and a refreshing oasis from the tired aesthetic of the college bar scene.
From the straight-edged, utilitarian black and white decor to the frosted tap to the well thought out drink list, The Charles Mark is a welcomed post-conflict wrap up to the coming of age novel that is Boylston street, which starts at the sweat-stained, acne-ridden Pour House and slowly comes to grips with itself down the strip.
Upon walking in, I was greeted by my favorite Back Bay Bartender, the always perky and friendly Vanessa. Upon explaining my mission for the night she enthusiaistcly mixed and shook two incredible espresso based cocktails. The first was the Tiramisu martini, a clean, attractive and delicious dessert drink with the added benefit of caffeine. I was extremely satisfied with the first of my cocktail duet and was not dissappointed by the second. Jefferson's Bourbon espresso martini is an adult alternative to the Jager bombs exploding in almost every other area bar. This cocktail features a healthy pour of bourbon, Patron cafe topped off with a half ounce of espresso. Shave your chin beard and take out your eyebrow ring, you can still catch a buzz and stay up without having to make (as well as be) a mess.