Espresso Martini - 3 Ways

The Espresso Martini is a cocktail that comes with a tagline: the drink that will wake you up and f*ck you up. But made correctly, this can be a complex and delicious drink with an incredible texture and just the right amount of sweetness. In this video I discuss my preferred ingredients for this classic and present 3 different versions, including one that doesn’t require an espresso machine.

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EQUIPMENT

1. Cocktail set (includes Boston shaker, jigger, bar spoon, hawthorne strainer, fine mesh strainer, julep strainer, muddler, cocktail picks)

2. Angled measuring jigger

   • Version using ml measurements

3. Double walled cappuccino glasses

4. Coupe glasses

5. Martini glasses

6. Cold brew tower

7. Espresso machine

8. Burr grinder

9. iSi whipper

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Basic Espresso Martini

• 1.5oz (45ml) vodka

• 1.5oz (45ml) fresh espresso

• 1oz (30ml) Mr. Black coffee liqueur

• 0.25oz (7ml) simple syrup

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice

2. Shake for 15 seconds

3. Double strain into a chilled martini glass

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Pro Espresso Martini

• 1.5oz (45ml) vodka

• 1oz (30ml) cold brew (how to make with Yama tower)

• 1oz (30ml) Mr. Black coffee liqueur

• 1 tsp (5ml) lemon oleo saccharum (.5oz or 12g sugar for each full lemon peel)

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker tin with ice

2. Shake for 15 seconds

3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass

4. Garnish with a few whole coffee beans

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Chemist Espresso Martini

• 0.5oz (15ml) 151 proof rum

• 0.5oz (15ml) 80 proof rum

• 0.5oz (15ml) Mr. Black coffee liqueur

• 2oz (60ml) espresso

• 1.5oz (45ml) hot water

• Whipped cream (4 parts heavy cream to 1.5 parts Creme de Noyaux)

1. Make whipped cream in a cream whipper or cocktail shaker, store in fridge

2. Add 151 rum to double walled cappuccino glass and ignite

3. Swirl to heat liquid and glass, then carefully blow out fire

4. Add 80 proof rum, coffee liqueur, espresso, hot water, and stir

5. Top with whipped cream