How to Make an Espresso Martini Cocktail: Craft Recipe & Expert Tips
A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting the Ultimate Serve.
An elegant blend of velvety espresso, vodka, and a touch of coffee liqeuer, delivering a rich, bittersweet profile with dark choocolate and roasted coffee undertones.
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Base Spirit: Vodka
Flavour Profile: Velvety, Bold, Refined
Glassware: Coupe / Martini Glass (220-250ml)
Occasion: Wedding Reception, Engagement Party, Dinner Party, Date Night, Cocktail Reception
First Created For: A 40 Guest Wedding Reception in September 2021
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Ingredients:
35 ml Vodka
15 ml Coffee Liqeuer
35 ml Espresso (Chilled)
10 ml Vanilla Syrup
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How to make:
Select and pre-chill a coupe glass
Prepare the coffee beans for garnish
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
Double strain into the chilled coupe.
Float the 3 x coffee beans on top.
Optional: Add a miniature Oreo cookie on the rim of the glass
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Allergens:
N/A
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Story behind the Serve
Originally crafted for a wedding reception in Autumn 2021, this velvety Espresso Martini has become a timeless favourite among our clients. With its rich espresso base, smooth vodka, and subtle sweetness, it’s a refined classic that’s requested repeatedly for weddings and private events, including at-home parties and birthday celebrations.
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