Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini is one of my most favourite coffee cocktail crowd pleaser of all time.
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ingredients

  • 40 ml
    HYGGE vodka (Vodka)
  • 10 ml
    Giffard Vanille de Madagascar (Liqueurs)
  • 20 ml
    Mr. S. Presso Black Coffee (Liqueurs)
  • 40 ml
    espresso freshly brewed (espresso)
how to mix:

Combine all ingredients together, shake well and strain into the chilled coupette.

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bar technique:
Hot Brew, Shake, Strain
equipment:
glassware:
Coupette
garnish:
coffee beans

characteristics

variation:
Espresso Martini
style:
Aperitivo, Bittersweet, Coffee
occasion:
After-Dinner Delights, Autumn, Brunch
Color:
intense Black

aroma chart

  • Alc. Strength
  • Sour
  • Bitter
  • Sweetness
aroma:
Biscuit, Coffee, Vanilla
texture:
full bodied

detailed mixing instructions

  1. Prepare your bottle setup.
  2. Prepare your garnish.
  3. Prepare your Mise en Place.
  4. Brew the espresso.
  5. Chill the serving glass with either crushed ice or ice cubes. Or place it in a fridge or freezer.
  6. Pour all ingredients into the shaker.
  7. Add ice cubes into the shaker
  8. Shake for about 30 seconds.
  9. Take the chilled glass out of the fridge/freezer. If you used ice to chill the serving glass, remove everything from the glass.
  10. Stir and strain into the chilled coupe glass.
  11. Add your garnish.
  12. Clean up your working station.

mixing tips

ice

  • Use more ice cubes for hot liquids

mise en place

  • Keep all equipment and ingredients within range.

used homemade ingredients

  • Rich Cold Brew Coffe for Coffee Cocktails by MBG

    • 300 gr
      Privat Kaffee African Blue Tchibo (coffee)
    • 3 ltr
      cold water (Water)
    to the recipe

editor recipe notes

What to say about the Espresso Martini?

Well, in the end, it is a straightforward recipe. But it’s sometimes really tricky to get the proper foam and taste. Every single shot of Espresso tastes different. So you can at least use good vodka, a good coffee liqueur that is not too sweet on the palate, same for the vanilla liqueur.

I like to prebatch the Vodka, coffee, and Vanilla Liqueur and keep it chilled in a bottle. That works well because the Espresso is hot. I first pour the premix into the shaker, add the Espresso, and then the ice. Quickly close the shaker and shake well for about 30 seconds.

My thoughts are always… “please look nice,” and I am always happy if it works well.

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  • about : Timo Wessels

    Timo Wessels is a passionate bartender dedicated to improving his bartending skills. His love for beverages extends to spirits, liqueurs, beer, wine, and coffee, and he actively seeks knowledge in these areas. As a certified spirit and beer sommelier, Timo enjoys sharing his expertise and teaching others. Through MyBeverageGuide, his goal is to create a global knowledgebase for bartenders, hobbyists, and producers alike.

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