As a rule, espresso martinis tend to taste better when they’re made by somebody else. Having said that, like any good recipe, the secret lies in the ingredients, and that means an excellent dose of fresh espresso coffee.
Here are 5 other tips to consider
- Use quality ingredients – Freshly brewed coffee is essential in an espresso martini.
- Chill your glass – Keeping your martini glasses in the fridge or filling them with ice to keep your cocktail fresh for longer.
- Ice it up – To ensure that your cocktail won’t be diluted by melted ice, add fresh ice to your shaker.
- Taste it – Coffee can vary in strength body and finish, so best you taste it and fine-tune the ratios to get it 100% perfect.
- Decorate – Three espresso beans will make your martini look as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
- 50ml good quality vodka
- 35ml coffee liqueur
- 1 shot (25ml) of CRU Light Roast (or other) espresso
- Ice
Directions
Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso into a cocktail shaker. Fill the martini glass with ice to chill and then fill the cocktail shaker with ice as well.
Put the other half of the shaker on top and give it a good tap to lock it in, then shake the living daylights out of it. You want the ice to smash up while chilling the liquid down; its what creates the frothy top.
Once shaken, tap the side of the shaker to break the vacuum seal. Empty the ice out of the Martini glass, then place the strainer on top of the shaker and pour the contents through a sieve directly into the glass. Using the strainer and the sieve helps create a rich, smooth, froth.
Garnish with 3 coffee beans and enjoy!
