Espresso Martini

Name: Mr Black Espresso Martini Recipe
Ingredients: Ketel One Vodka; Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur; Espresso; Simple Syrup; Coffee Beans to Garnish

Vodka

Author: The Bar Team

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A delicious coffee cocktail for martini lovers! The mood-boosting Espresso Martini cocktail only emerged as early as 1983 and has certainly made up for its brief history with immense popularity. Try this easy coffee martini recipe with top-shelf vodka, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, and, of course, coffee!

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Ketel One Vodka
1.5oz
Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
0.75oz
Espresso
1.25oz
Simple Syrup
0.5oz
Coffee Beans to Garnish
3

*Approximate serving size is 1.08 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.

Equipment

Martini glass
Jigger
Shaker

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Method

Step 1

Shake all ingredients with ice.

Step 2

Strain the ice off and then shake again without ice.

Step 3

Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Step 4

Garnish with three coffee beans.

We've created the ultimate recipe for this popular coffee cocktail, perfectly suited as an after-dinner drink or as a happy hour starter.

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In this recipe

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Mr Black

Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur

70cl

Ketel One

Ketel One Vodka

700ml

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Quinn Rose Martini Glasses, Set of Two

Want to impress your friends with your expert knowledge on all things espresso martini? Look no further, we’ve got the answers to all those burning questions you’ve been dying to ask us.

How was the espresso martini invented?

The bartender happened to be an all-time cocktail legend at a renowned London bar. And lucky for us, they had a coffee machine. So, he went ahead and pulled a fresh espresso shot, shaking it up with coffee liqueur and vodka. Thus, the espresso martini was born.

Where to buy an espresso martini?

If you’re not at home, you’re probably wondering where to buy an espresso martini right? Head out to your favorite cocktail bar and no doubt they’ll have it on the menu. Looking to enjoy this cocktail from the comfort of your own home? You're in luck! Purchase a Ready-to-Drink Ketel One Espresso Martini directly from The Bar now!

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Ketel One

Ketel One Espresso Martini Cocktail

750ml

Two espresso martinis in martini glasses, each garnished with three coffee beans, placed on a wooden surface.

Want to know what makes an espresso martini frothy?

It’s the protein in the coffee that gives it that beautiful crema on top, and a good hard shake, of course.

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And, does an espresso martini have caffeine in it?

Yes, it does! – it’s got real coffee in it, after all. One 1 oz. pour of Mr Black contains 25-40% of the caffeine found in a single espresso. Plus the espresso itself.

So don’t worry, an espresso martini won’t keep you awake all night long – you can drink an espresso martini before or after dinner, or both! It works nicely either way. When to drink an espresso martini is up to you.