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Liqueur Recipe
Mr Black Espresso Martini
We've created the ultimate recipe for this popular coffee cocktail, perfectly suited as an after-dinner drink or as a happy hour starter.
Time to make: 10 minutesServes: 1*
A delicious coffee cocktail for martini lovers! The mood-boosting Espresso Martini cocktail only emerged as early as 1983 and has certainly made up for its brief history with immense popularity. Try this easy coffee martini recipe with top-shelf vodka, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and, of course, coffee!
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Ketel One Vodka
- 0.75 oz. Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
- 1.25 oz. Espresso
- 0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
- 3 Coffee Beans to Garnish
- *Approximate serving size is 1.08 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.
Directions
- Shake all ingredients with ice.
- Strain the ice off and then shake again without ice.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with three coffee beans.
In this recipe
Want to impress your friends with your expert knowledge on all things espresso martini? Look no further, we’ve got the answers to all those burning questions you’ve been dying to ask us.
How was the espresso martini invented?
“Wake me up and f%ck me up”
Said the supermodel to the bartender. So he did.
The bartender happened to be an all-time cocktail legend at a renowned London bar. And lucky for us, they had a coffee machine. So, he went ahead and pulled a fresh espresso shot, shaking it up with coffee liqueur and vodka. Thus, the espresso martini was born.
What’s in an espresso martini?
The ingredients in an espresso martini are still the same from when that first caffeinated delight was first shaken up in 1983 – coffee liqueur, vodka, espresso.
Where to buy an espresso martini?
If you’re not at home, you’re probably wondering where to buy an espresso martini right? Head out to your favorite cocktail bar and no doubt they’ll have it on the menu, if not then ask the bartender anyway – they’ll know what to do.
Want to know what makes an espresso martini frothy?
It’s the protein in the coffee that gives it that beautiful crema on top, and a good hard shake, of course.
And, does an espresso martini have caffeine in it?
Yes, it does! – it’s got real coffee in it, after all. One 1 oz. pour of Mr Black contains 25-40% of the caffeine found in a single espresso. Plus the espresso itself.
So don’t worry, an espresso martini won’t keep you awake all night long – you can drink an espresso martini before or after dinner, or both! It works nicely either way. When to drink an espresso martini is up to you.
Does an espresso martini have dairy in?
It depends what coffee liqueur you throw in there, but we know you drink Mr Black Coffee Liqueur which is totally vegan – so no dairy!
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