Harmony Cafe Martini Is One Of The Espresso Martini Variations You Need To Try

Love Espresso Martinis? Find Bold And Creative Variations That Take This Classic Cocktail To The Next Level

From airport lounge bars to after work happy hours, the espresso martini cocktail served with either vodka, or other variations is one of the top mixtures everyone seems to be sipping. It is a drink that carries as much recognition as a Cosmopolitan. Typically ordered pre-or post-meal, or created for those prepping for a night out, there is a rising interest in the wake-me up drink. When many are looking for a mixture that perks you up and mellows you out at the same time, there is nothing quite like the Espresso Martini.

So why are espresso martinis trending? The beloved spiked coffee cocktail is rich, bold, and effortlessly chic. Or, maybe it is part of the Martini fad of the 90s. In addition, today bartenders have added a unique twist to the classic cocktail- shaking up extraordinary concoctions featuring everything from tequila, to infused bacon and cold brew to push their creative limits. So the next time you are tempted to try the boozy drink , we have compiled a list the best espresso martini variations to shake at home or to request on your next night out.

Elevate your cocktail game with these espresso martini variations

Espressoless Martini

Ingredients:

2 parts Milagro Cristalino
.75 Part premium triple sec
.25 Part vanilla-coffee bean syrup*
Coffee beans to garnish

Method:

Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans.

*Vanilla-Coffee Bean Syrup Instructions:
Add simple syrup, one vanilla bean and a handful of coffee beans to a pan on low heat, gently simmer. Stir occasionally and remove from heat source. Cool in refrigerator for 30 mins to an hour, before filtering beans from liquid. Syrup will last up to 30 days if refrigerated.

PBB&J (Peanut Butter, Bacon & Java)

Ingredients:

1 oz Skrewball Whiskey
1 ozEspresso
3/4 oz Bacon Infused Rye Whiskey*
1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
4 dashes Blueberry Bitters
Garnish: 3 Espresso Beans and Bacon Blueberry Skewer

Method:

Combine all the ingredients (excluding garnish) in a mixing tin and add ice. Shake firmly until the tin feels cold. Strain your cocktail into a coupe using a fine mesh strainer. Sprinkle with 3 espresso beans and add a skewer of bacon and blueberry. Enjoy!

*Bacon Infused Whiskey Instructions:

Cook 50 grams of applewood smoked bacon until done and pat dry. Let it cool, then dice into half-inch pieces. Add these to a container with 10 oz of Rye whiskey, seal and shake. Refrigerate for 24 hours, then filter using a wet coffee filter to remove residual bacon and fat.

Harmony Cafe Martini

Ingredients:

2 oz The Macallan Harmony Collection Amber Meadow
1oz Espresso
0.75oz Ristretto
0.25oz Coconut / Vanilla Syrup

Method:

Combine all ingredients and shake inside a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into a coupe or martini glass. Then, garnish with toasted coconut and coffee bean dust.

Galliano Espresso Is One Of The Espresso Martini Variations You Need To Try

Galliano Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Vodka
1 oz Galliano Espresso
1 oz Espresso

Method:

Blend items together in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled martini glass and enjoy!

Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

1 oz. Koloa Kaua’i Coffee Rum
½ oz. Koloa Kaua’i Coffee Rum
½ oz. Big Island Cinnamon Syrup
2 oz. Cold Brew
Garnish: Kaua’i Coffee Espresso Bean

Method:

Add all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, strain and serve in a chilled glass.

Tia Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

1 oz Vodka
1 oz Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
1 oz Freshly Brewed Espresso (or Cold Brew Concentrate)
Garnish: 3 Coffee Beans

Method:

Fill a martini glass with ice and set aside to chill. Pour Tia Maria, vodka and espresso into a cocktail shaker. Fill the rest of the shaker with ice. Shake the ingredients together. Empty the martini glass of ice. Pour in the contents of the shaker using a strainer and sieve into the glass. Finish with three coffee beans.

Low ABV Espresso Martini Is One Of The Espresso Martini Variations You Need To Try

The Low ABV Espresso Martini (6%)

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Fluère Spiced Cane
1 oz Galliano Espresso
1 oz Espresso
Dash of simple syrup
Garnish: Three Coffee Beans

Method:

Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans

Bacan Y Café

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Bacan Guaro Aguardiente
1oz Cold Brew Concentrate
0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
Garnish: 3 Coffee Beans

Method:

Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled and frothy. Strain into a coupe glass. Top with coconut foam. Garnish with 3 beans.

Coconut foam:

¼ cup coconut milk
½ oz agave nectar

Froth with a handheld frother for 2-3 minutes or until its foamy.

Fever Tree Espresso Martini Mix

If looking for a quick and easy cocktail recipe without the hassle of brewing coffee or mixing several ingredients, Fever Tree’s Espresso Martini Mix is a great option . Involving rich coffee notes with subtle flavors of chocolate and sweet vanilla and shaking this with vodka makes a delicious, easy, and authentic Espresso Martini for after dinner drinks.

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