5 Cool Updates to Ye Olde Espresso Martini

Satisfy your sweet tooth in drink form.

Ingredients:

2 oz. Caramel-flavored Vodka

2 oz. Kahlua Liqueur

2 oz. Espresso

2 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream

Ice Cubes, for chilling

2 Tblsp. Coconut Sugar (or brown sugar)

Directions:

In a small measuring glass, mix vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and cream until combined. Place in a shaker with ice cubes and shake until mixture is completely chilled. Discard ice cubes. Pour chilled espresso mixture into glasses and enjoy immediately!

Your standard espresso martini with a citrusy twist.

Ingredients:

2 cups Freshly Brewed Espresso, chilled

2 cups Orange-Flavored Vodka (recommended: Stoli Ohrani)

1 cup Coffee Liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)

8 slices Orange Peel, twisted

Directions:

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur. Shake for 30 seconds, or until foamy. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Optional: decorate with the orange peel. Serve at once.

Vanilla Frappuccino fans, plan accordingly.

Ingredients:

Double Shot of Espresso or 1-2 Tbsp. of Instant Coffee, mixed w/ 2 oz. of water

2 oz. Premium Vodka

1/2 cup Heavy Cream

1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

2 tsp. Raw Brown Sugar

Directions:

In a cold metal bowl, use an electric mixer on low to turn the heavy cream into whipped cream. Mix in the sugar and vanilla mid-way through and continue until the mixture has stiff peaks. In a pitcher or shaker filled with ice, pour the espresso or coffee mixture over the ice, followed by the vodka. Stir or shake the coffee and vodka for at least 1 minute. Strain and pour into a martini glass. Dollop the whipped cream mixture on top. Optional: sprinkle brown sugar on top.

Peak chocolate-y indulgence, right this way.

Ingredients:

Double Shot of Espresso or 1-2 Tbsp. of Instant Coffee, mixed w/ 2 oz. water

1 1/2 oz. Premium Vodka

1 oz. Creme de Cacao Dark

1/4 Cup Half & Half

Directions:

In a pitcher or shaker filled with ice, pour the espresso or coffee mixture over the ice, followed by the vodka, creme de cacao, and half & half. Stir or shake the coffee and vodka for at least 1 minute. Strain and pour into a martini glass. Optional: add large pieces of dark chocolate on the rim, or shave chocolate on top.

Honestly, how had we never thought of spiking our cold brew before now?

Ingredients:

1.5 oz. Secret Squirrel Concentrate

1 oz. Vodka

1 oz. Coffee liqueur

Simple Syrup, to taste

Directions:

Shake or mix, and pour over ice.

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