Italian Espresso Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (27)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Amaro (e.g. Averna)
1 fl oz Exprè Caffè Italiano (or freshly made hot Espresso Coffee)
1⁄2 fl oz Galliano Espresso Coffee liqueur

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Nick and Nora Gold 6oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA 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

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Italian Espresso Martini contains 207 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 14.34% alc./vol. (28.68° proof)
  • 13.8 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created circa 2022 by Nicholas Boden at Tavernonna Italian Kitchen, Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

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.

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Comments & Discussion

Geoff Drummond
This is a great variation on the traditional recipe. A touch of bitterness from the Averna that makes it more complicated and damn enjoyable.
score: 1
Ben S
Amazingly chocolate-y with no chocolate ingredients. Highly recommended!
score: 1

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$2.39 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 16.5 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.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.