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Espresso Martini (simple 3 equal parts recipe)

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Discerning Drinkers (77)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
1 fl oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur
1 fl oz Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of 3 coffee beans.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated on the surface to represent health, wealth and happiness.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Espresso Martini (simple 3 equal parts recipe) contains 175 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 17.16% alc./vol. (34.31° proof)
  • 16.6 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

This simplified version of Dick Bradsell's Espresso Martini (or Vodka Espresso) is preferred to the original recipe by some due to its simple equal parts formula and omission of sugar syrup. (If using a dry coffee liqueur, you'll need to add 5ml to 7.5ml sugar syrup, preferably demerara syrup.)

Review

Balanced, tasty and enlivening, this cocktail is incredibly quick and easy to make using just three ingredients that should be every day essentials in every domestic kitchen.

Variations/similar cocktails

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Comments & Discussion

Justin Aniello
I prefer the higher alcohol version, but this one is lovely as well. Depends on if you are looking for something a smidge sweeter.
score: 0
Angela Knox
Too strong on the coffee for me; great for those who want a coffee forward taste over the alcohol
score: 1
Ryan Salter
Tried with Cut Smoked Rum in place of vodka and it was great. Well worth a try. Prefer with Tia Maria over Mr Black, but both good options.
score: 1
Laurent Van muysewinkel
Simple et efficace pour les amateurs de cocktails & de café !
score: 1
Myxo Gastrid
Thought I should try this before the Difford's recipe for comparison purposes. No Mr. Black or NOLA at my local LCBO, so I opted for Tia Maria, having never had it before. Glad I didn't use Kahlua, because this still came out pretty sweet and vanilla-tasting. Was surprised by how well everything came together though, and the espresso still really shined, despite the drink being overall slightly too sweet. I can see why Difford adjusted the recipe.
score: 1
Jason Dworkin
Really nice with cognac instead of vodka and 1/4 oz rich Demerara syrup. The toffee notes come out nicely. Thanks to Anders Erickson YouTube for the idea.
score: 8
Holly Brine
Using Mr Black it needed a little more sweetness for me; added 10-15ml of spiced sugar syrup and its perfect!
score: 2
Richard Elgar Premium Member
I did this because otherwise I was worried that it would be too bitter. Delish - and quite nice if you use chocolate covered coffee beans rather than just regular ones!
score: 2
Dax J
Awesome if you use Vanilla infused Vodka.
Since my Martini glasses seem to be quite big, instead of 1 shot I use 1.5
score: 2

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$1.58 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 23 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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