Espresso Martini
Love coffee? Love vodka? Why not bring them together and create an indulgent drink that will leave your senses thrilled? Well, if that sounds exciting then allow us to introduce you to the world of Espresso Martini. If you haven’t tried this delicious cocktail already, here’s your chance to know all about it. It’s one of the best coffee cocktails out there and has been enjoyed by many cocktail enthusiasts worldwide. From house parties to cocktail bars, espresso martini has found its permanent place in the bar menu thanks to its rich and delicious flavours.
If we were to talk about history, Espresso Martini has an intriguing tale to tell. It’s believed to be invented in the late 1980s, by a British bartender. A famous model had walked into the bar asking for a drink that would awaken her senses. That’s how the delicious concoction of vodka and coffee came into existence.
The cocktail recipe of Espresso Martini is simple and if you want to try this at home, all you will need is a bunch of ingredients and essential bar tools. This vodka cocktail is a must-try for anyone looking for a decadent drink to sip. The Espresso Martini cocktail recipe features the finest Smirnoff No.21 Vodka. It’s a most popular and award-winning vodka that comes with countless years of heritage and unmatched quality sold in over 130 countries. If you talk about the flavours, Smirnoff No.21 vodka is a true classic and is triple distilled from different blended grains, and goes through a fine distillation process. With its clean and smooth finish, Smirnoff No.21 vodka can be savoured as a shot or mixed in a variety of cocktail recipes. That’s what makes it an impeccable choice for an Espresso Martini cocktail.
The other ingredients are a shot of espresso for the much-needed coffee kick, coffee liqueur to enhance and add depth to the cocktail, and simple syrup to balance the bitterness. It’s a perfect marriage between vodka, coffee and sweetness. This exhilarating vodka cocktail can be savoured any time you like - make it an after-meal drink to end your dinner on a decadent note, or sip it during the late afternoon hours for a little pick me up.
Ingredients
Method
Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Ice is an essential aspect of cocktail mixing as it helps in diluting and chilling the ingredients. It also helps in enhancing the overall flavour profile of the cocktail.
Next, using a cocktail jigger or a measuring cup, measure and pour 40ml of Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, 20ml of coffee liqueur, 30ml of espresso, and 15ml of simple syrup into the shaker. Using the measuring tools is essential to ensure that the right quantities of the ingredients are used. This helps in maintaining the right balance of flavours.
Shake the ingredients vigorously to combine. Shake until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.
Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. This will remove any unwanted pieces of ice or impurities resulting in a smooth and flavourful drink.
Finally, garnish the Espresso Martini cocktail with a few coffee beans. Using a plating tong gently place the coffee beans on top of the drink for an elegant garnish.
