Coffee and Bar is ramping up to pour a little love, a splash of martin, and a whole lot of flavor into the Valley. The new mobile cart is set to take off this Spring and its home will be all over Southern Nevada. Owner, Kalika Moquin, shared that you’ll be able to find Coffee and Bar at First Fridays, Farmer’s Market, ball games, and more. But you can also rent the Coffee and Bar for a party or wedding.
“Really, the concept is simple. Our brand is All Coffee Everything. Espresso by day. Espresso cocktails by night. And if you have never had a sparkplug shot, try one,” Moquin said in an interview with What Now Las Vegas via email.
While her self-proclaimed coffee addiction started at the tender age of 16, her love for espresso martini and Sparkplug shots blossomed when she worked for N9NE Steakhouse at The Palms.
“It has always been a dream to have a coffee-related business. The espresso martini and Sparkplug shot (espresso martini in shot form) gained a lot of popularity in the early 2000’s from N9NE Steakhouse at The Palms, where I was a cocktail waitress,” Moquin said.
“From there, myself and others in hospitality at the time were instrumental in pushing and spearheading the espresso martini craze throughout trendy restaurants in the city. So much so that an industry veteran recently trademarked the nickname Sparkplug and has now canned it with distribution in liquor stores, hotels, and hospitality venues across the country. ”
Coffee and Bar will offer the go-to selection of espresso-based beverages, including lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, hot cocoa, and spiced lattes.
“We are using Bristot, Italian roasting,” Moquin said.
“Bristot uses a variety of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans sourced from Brazil, Central America, and India. The blend offers Arabica/Robusta ratios to achieve different flavor profiles and golden crema to give drinks, and especially our espresso martinis, the iconic frothy head.”
On the bar side, Coffee and Bar will specialize in all espresso-based cocktails, featuring our signature classic espresso martinis, Carajillo drinks, and of course, Sparkplug shots!
“The classic martini will be made exactly how an espresso martini should be served. Fresh espresso, vanilla vodka, and kalua with 3 beans. You will never worry about finding Baileys or chocolate in our drinks!” Moquin said.
While a brick-and-mortar store is the end goal for Coffee and Bar, Moquin is focusing on getting the mobile cart up and out on Valley streets near you.
Coffee and Bar is expecting to start operating this Spring. Tap into the Coffe and Bar Instagram page for updates, stops, and to find out how you can book the mobile cart for your next big festivity.
