We say: Dark bitter chocolate and rich espresso with delicate spice. With: Cacao & coffee spiced rum, coffee liqueur, espresso coffee, and chocolate bitters. We say: Assertive but in an alluring way. With: Absinthe, fernet menta, coffee liqueur, espresso coffee, muscovado sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, and saline solution. We say: As the name suggests, an orange and chocolate flavoured Vodka Espresso. With: Orange vodka, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, espresso coffee, and saline solution. We say: Great depth of flavour with cacao and currant. With: Spiced rum, espresso coffee, PX sherry, Japanese Kuromitsu sugar syrup, and chocolate bitters. We say: The best Espresso Martini I've tried to date. With: Aged grappa, espresso coffee, coffee liqueur, muscovado sugar syrup, saline solution. Some folk prefer to keep things simple with a three equal parts Espresso Martini recipe. Follows my pick of the 20 best Espresso Martini riffs on Difford's Guide.įirstly, before the variations I should say that my Espresso Martini recipe is 'adapted' from Dick Bradsell's original Espresso Martini. Indeed, the Espresso Martini is a cocktail that lends itself to variation with alternative spirit bases, and/or, sweet ingredients used in place of some, or all, of the coffee liqueur. You can use decaf espresso, however, there will be less foam on top of the martini.The Espresso Martini is itself a riff, by its creator, on his earlier Vodka Espresso.Be sure to shake the cocktail vigorously for at least 15 seconds in order to achieve a foamy, creamy top.This won't keep the drink as cold, but it's a great alternative. If you don't time for this, you can also fill the glass with ice and water while you're shaking up the cocktail. This helps the drink stay super cold while you're drinking it. To chill your martini glass, place it in the freezer 30 - 45 minutes before serving.This is a simple but elegant final touch. Finish off this Baileys espresso martini with three coffee beans. By double straining, you'll ensure the cocktail has a silky smooth texture without any ice crystals.ģ.

Double strain using a hawthorne and mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass. This cocktail is served straight up (without ice).

Shake for 15 - 30 seconds until the cocktail is chilled and frothy.Ģ. First add Baileys Irish cream, freshly brewed espresso, vodka, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Let me teach you how to make espresso martini with Baileys. This is optional, but it elegantly finishes off the drink. Coffee beans: Whole coffee beans are the classic garnish for espresso martinis.However, you can adjust the amount of simple syrup to your personal taste. Simple syrup: This cocktail is meant to be on the sweeter side.Vodka: Any unflavored vodka will work for this recipe.Don't substitute with coffee or cold brew. Freshly brewed espresso: This is the secret ingredient that gives the classic foamy top that everyone loves on an espresso martini.Baileys Irish cream: Espresso with Baileys is a great combination! Irish cream adds a sweet, milky taste to the cocktail.You'll only need four main ingredients for this cocktail, plus some coffee beans for an optional garnish.

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