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Irish Espresso Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (34)
Irish Espresso Martini image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Irish cream liqueur
1 fl oz Vanilla flavoured vodka
1 fl oz Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee)
1⁄4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Coupe Glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare coffee beans for garnish.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Irish Espresso Martini contains 253 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 12.84% alc./vol. (25.69° proof)
  • 15.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Irish cream liqueur — Dairy

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Story behind the Espresso Martini.

Review

Richly flavoured with a pleasantly bitter finish.

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Comments & Discussion

Alexander Timofeyev
I make mine less sweet and more Irish as an equal parts cocktail with Irish whiskey and coffee liqueur:

1 oz Irish whiskey
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz Irish cream
1 oz espresso

You can also try blanco or reposado tequila and light or dark rum in place of the whiskey for interesting variations.
score: 2
Jesper Rasmussen
This was so sweet! Amazing for a dessert.
score: 1
Robert Louwen
First of all, I like espresso, I really like espresso !
So tonight I decided to make the Irish espresso martine with a double shot of espresso.
For me it is much better than with one shot
score: 0
Bobb Revels
I am going to make this for my wife.
score: 2
Paloma Difford Verified User Premium Member
Hi Bobb, hopefully the verdict was 'delicious'?!
score: 1
Julie Budge
Love this twist on the popular Espresso Martini. At the end of the night, this is subtle, smooth and not such a smack in the face as some can be. Beautifully subtle and elegant.
score: 2

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$0.15 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 100 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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