Italian Espresso Martini
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Italian Espresso Martini
Photographed in an UB Nick and Nora Gold 6oz
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Amaro (e.g. Averna) |
| 1 oz | Espresso coffee (freshly brewed & hot) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Prepare coffee beans for garnish.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
This low alc./vol. riff on Dick Bradsell's Espresso Martini may lack the oomph of a base spirit but generous amaro does add pleasing herbal bittersweetness.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2022 by Nicholas Boden at Tavernonna Italian Kitchen, Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Italian Espresso Martini contains 198 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 14.34% alc./vol. (14.34° proof)
- 12.9 grams of pure alcohol
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