One of the hottest drinks over the last several months has been the Espresso Martini. Fans are raving about the deliciousness and energy boost this “oh-so-fancy” cocktail can give you. Plus, bartenders don’t hate it either as it’s a quick shaker shock-and-aw crowd-pleaser that’s easy to shake up.
Operator Coffee has one of the best espresso coffees on the market, 1 Minute Out. This rich, bold espresso gives you the boost you need and is the perfect complement to this roaring game-changer of a drink.
So, how do you make it!?
Well, here’s how SIMPLE IT IS!
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur (usually Kahlúa)
- 1 oz espresso, freshly brewed (or cold brew concentrate)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
Steps
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Pro Tip: If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar, or anything with a tight lid will work.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Feeling a little extra --- Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
Not looking to catch the fogginess or hangover effects - no worries!
Check out this yet again, very simple, Espresso Martini Mocktail alternative:
Ingredients
- 1 oz espresso, freshly brewed (or cold brew concentrate)
- 1 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 oz skim milk
- 1 oz non-alcoholic vodka optional (see notes)
Steps
- Add espresso, sweetened condensed milk, skim milk, and non-alcoholic vodka (optional) to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Pro Tip: If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar, or anything with a tight lid will work.
- Pour into a chilled cocktail glass
- Garnish with coffee beans for a little extra something-something
Check out OperatorCoffee.com for a wide array of coffee roasts that will be sure to be a crowd pleaser just like this on-trend cocktail/mocktail!