Espresso Martini

If it hasn't been mentioned already I can't recommend enough ditching the Kahlua or run of the mill "coffee liquor" for Mr. Black. Mr. Black is a cold brew liquor and whether you use vodka or rye or the recommendation of cognac, Mr. Black makes it better I promise! https://www.mrblack.co/us/products/coffee-liqueur I don't work for Mr. Black I just love the stuff it's even awesome as a little pre-game drink on the rocks.

Try adding about a half ounce of half and half or heavy cream to the shaker to give it a creamy consistency

Noche Negra 1 1/2 oz tequila 1 oz espresso cold brew, from powder, 3 tablespoon espresso powder per 10 ounces hot water (recommended Ferarra or Nescafe espresso powders) 1/2 oz Agavero Tequila Liqueur, (can substitute Cantera Negra Café Coffee Liqueur or Mr Black coffee liqueur) 1 dropper chocolate bitters, (recommended: Pitch Dark Cacao Bitters) Due to the cold-brew, no foam. But still delicious.

I do equal parts vodka, Kahlua, and very strong french-pressed coffee (1 part grounds to 4 parts water, which gets you back just over half of the water as coffee). I mix and chill, covered, in the freezer before putting in the shaker and really shaking it, and it results in a delicious martini with about a half centimeter of foam on top.

Even better with some Baileys Irish Cream

Skip the simple syrup and add 1/2 oz. of Irish Cream in lieu. No sweeter and even more delicious!

This is such a fan favorite and this is how I make it: Espresso Martini Festive and not too, too sweet. This can also be prepared in advance for any gathering. 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz coffee liqueur (Galliano Ristretto Caffè Espresso Liqueur) 1/2 oz chocolate liqueur (Meletti Cioccolato) 2-3 dashes of Aztec Chocolate Bitters 2 dashes of Orange Bitters Garnish: coffee beans or a tiny scoop of chocolate gelato Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.

Agree the simple syrup is not needed but a nice touch if you double the espresso like we do! Cuts the bitterness.

Vanilla vodka, some amaro, a couple dashes of chocolate bitters are a few things you could use to bring it up a notch or two, but in any case you should sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt atop the foam. You will not be disappointed...

Using vanilla vodka makes this really delicious, and I agree with the person who said to skip the simple syrup. It's sweet enough without it.

try vanilla vodka instead

This recalls a spectacular warm coffee-brandy drink made table side for me in 1976 which has been on my mind a lot lately. As I remember, large brandy snifters were dipped in brandy or cognac and rimmed in sugar. They was lit and the sugar melted. Coffee and brandy were poured into the snifters, probably with sugar added and then topped with cream. Perhaps orange or lemon peels were involved.

Ditch the vodka and deepen the flavors of your espresso martini with Cognac: 2oz Remy cognac 1oz espresso 0.5oz coffee liqueur Splash of creamer (optional)

This is a great holiday drink, but I make it differently using Galliano Ristretto and Meletti Cioccolato. 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz coffee liqueur (Galliano Ristretto Caffè Espresso Liqueur) 1/2 oz chocolate liqueur (Meletti Cioccolato) 2 dashes of Aztec Chocolate Bitters 2 dashes Orange Bitters Garnish: coffee beans Add ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with coffee beans or a tiny scoop of chocolate gelato.