Espresso Martini Anyone? Umm Yes Please!!
Apr 10, 2024
The Espresso Martini ~ black, strong and sweet, a perfectly rich, indulgent, creamy cocktail dressed to impress and is one of our Familia's faves!
An Espresso Martini is a delightful coffee-flavoured cocktail that combines the rich intensity of espresso with the smooth kick of vodka and the sweet warmth of Kahlua ☕🍸 It can be paired with chocolate and other sweet desserts, salty snacks and cheese. It’s perfect for those moments when you need a pick-me-up and don’t want to fall behind during a night out with friends! Or imagine a sophisticated workplace corporate event, the freshly brewed aroma coming from your office coffee machine before having the bartender 'shake, shake, shake' and create that cheeky little devil in disguise, it will surely have all the guests talking and wanting more!!
Here’s how you can make this dangerously delicious concoction with one of our coffee blends ~ 'The Don', 'La Chica' or 'Signature Blend'
Ingredients:
- Espresso Coffee: Brew a strong shot of espresso using your coffee machine for that beautiful crema (the secret to a frothy espresso martini) and let it cool
- Vodka: 60 ml of vodka
- Kahlua: 60 ml of Kahlua (a coffee-flavoured liquor from Mexico)
Instructions:
- Cool the Coffee: Make sure your espresso coffee is cool before using it. Otherwise, it will melt the ice and dilute the flavour
- Shake It Up: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, combine the cooled espresso, vodka, and Kahlua
- Shake Vigorously: Shake the mixture well to create a frothy layer on top
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into a martini glass
- Garnish: Place three coffee beans on top for a stylish finish as well as representing 'health, wealth and happiness'
Remember, the coffee flavour disguises the alcohol content, so be warned – it’s highly drinkable!
And with it being 'birthday month' for the Boss Lady, she will no doubt be enjoying a few of these beauties to celebrate in Cuppa Cartel style, Salud!! 🥂