Backyard Espresso Martini Fest

Overview

We get it: everyone loves an espresso 'tini. And that isn't changing any time soon. Over the past few years, the Central Coasts's cold-pressed coffee liqueur company My Black has held its fair share of festivals dedicated to them — and, this February, the team is heading to Marrickville's Factory Theatre for the Backyard Espresso Martini Fest.

The all-day party will take over the venue from 1pm on Saturday, February 8. The affair will involve an array of alcoholic caffeinated beverages from the Mr Black caravan, including the obvious, plus a menu of cocktails that throwback to after-school treats — think cocktails topped with Ice Vovos, irish coffees sipped through Tim Tams and a salted caramel espresso martini made with Caramello Koalas. As with any festival of this kind, there will be plenty of food trucks on hand, and Katherine Sabbath will also be holding her own back sale to raise money for bushfire relief.

Given its location, this time round, the festival will be pair the cocktails with a lineup of local DJs and artists. The day will start in the courtyard with sets from Bindah, Randy Knuckles and Jnr. Then, come 7pm, the party will move indoors to the Factory Floor for a set by Cairo Heaven, the new project from one half of Sydney duo Polographia. It's a long day but you'll be well-caffienated to see it through.

Tickets are $18 and include your first drink.