Tails Espresso Martini Pre-Mixed Cocktails, 1 Litre

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It’s got a fairly high alcohol content – 60 ml / 2 oz combined total of vodka and Kahlua which equals 2 standard drinks. According to the Petros Papatheofanis, managing partner at Chicago's Press Room, the establishment's espresso martini is made with a cognac base, instead of the classic vodka or bourbon base. "The team notes it tastes much smoother and is very unique," says a Press Room spokesperson.

Use your loyalty cards – Don’t be afraid to sign up to them all. They all work slightly differently – work out what bonus suits you better and remember to trade in your points for additional rewards Espresso coffee, like regular coffee, is made from coffee beans. The difference is the way that it's brewed. Espresso makers use higher pressure to extract a stronger, more intensely flavored coffee from finely ground beans. Because espresso is more concentrated in flavor (and caffeine!) it's served in small (usually 1 ounce) portions.Simple Syrup:Adding just a bit of simple syrup makes this drink perfect for me. If you use another, less sweet coffee liqueur like Tia Maria, you can increase the amount of syrup. Our recipe has the mentioned ABV of 16%. If you omit the simple syrup, you get 18.5%, and with syrup but a higher ABV coffee liqueur (30% instead of 20% ABV), the overall alcohol content is at 18%. -All these numbers include the dilution caused by the melting ice during shaking. Tips to Make the Drink Perfect If you’re a coffee lover, go all out with Tiramisu, everybody’s favourite coffee flavoured Italian dessert. Or try it with a classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting– because chocolate and coffee? 100% perfect!

The measurements of the recipe can widely differ. Kahlúa, for instance, suggests an equal-amounts approach for an Espresso Martini. This certainly works, yet, we lean more toward the official IBA recipe: It’s said that three coffee beans on an espresso martini represent health, wealth and happiness, and is similar to the traditional way of serving the Italian, anise-flavored liqueur Sambuca. Besides this, the beans are also an attractive garnish, floating on the surface and contrasting with the light foam underneath. Do you have to use fresh espresso? Garnished with a few coffee beans, the espresso martini is a sophisticated little devil – it’s dressed to kill and has landed me in trouble a number of times. But more importantly, Kahlua has a coffee flavour which is necessary for a great Espresso Martini, whereas Baileys tastes like sweet rum flavoured cream. Both are delicious straight, over ice! Kahlúa is the standard option for an Espresso Martini - if it's the best depends on personal taste, though. It is relatively sweet and might make additional sweeteners such as syrup redundant.

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Add three coffee beans to the drink; they’ll float in the layer of froth above the dark drink below. Serve the drink immediately. Espresso Martini FAQs A classic martini is a blend of gin or vodka with dry vermouth. An espresso martini keeps the vodka but then takes a dark turn, with bitter espresso and a shot of coffee liqueur like Kahlua. The ingredients are shaken with ice and when poured into a glass, develop a light brown layer of foam at the top. Three coffee beans garnish the attractive drink. Prepare a chilled martini glass by keeping it in the freezer for at least 20 minutes, or filling it with ice and cold water for five minutes.

The beauty of the Espresso Martini is that it doesn't require many ingredients. It can take as little as a quality espresso, coffee liqueur, vodka, a little attention to detail, and a dash of simple syrup, if you like: Once shaken, tap the side of the shaker to break the vacuum seal. Empty the ice out of the Martini glass, then place the strainer on top of the shaker and pour the contents through a sieve directly into the glass. Using the strainer and the sieve helps create a rich, smooth, froth. Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t put it in the trolley Duncan reveals that Wood uses La Colombe cold brew concentrate, after noticing that the addition of fresh, hot espresso made the beverage water down. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1eAlso, since the Espresso Martini comes straight up, you best cool down your glass in the fridge or the freezer for 15 minutes before mixing. Alternatively, you can fill it with ice cubes while prepping your drink and remove them before you pour it. Variations Apart from measurements, you can also experiment with the ingredients. As mentioned, you can try different coffee liqueurs and a variation without syrup. - And then you can substitute the vodka too: With a caffeine-heavy coffee liqueur like Co'Ps (1.5oz has 80mg of caffeine), it's a different story. The impact is immense, and you will also feel that. If the standard recipe already gets you going, a version with Co'Ps will totally wake you up. How Much Alcohol is in an Espresso Martini? Yet, you absolutely can replace it with other coffee liqueur. You can use other renowned brands like (the less sweet) Tia Maria or any other favorite you might have. There are many possible substitutes for Kahlúa. All have different flavor profiles, and so will your Espresso Martini, depending on your choice. A stovetop espresso maker is a great, inexpensive device for making espresso. Instant espresso also exists—and if you’ve ever tried to make trendy Whipped Coffee, you may have used it. But we don’t recommend using it for this martini. The flavor may not be as clean, and it won’t produce the same kind of froth as brewed espresso.