Espresso
Espresso cocktails
Espresso cocktails that shake a fresh shot: the Espresso Martini. Coffee liqueur without espresso is a different bottle.
Espresso cocktails in this catalog mean a fresh espresso shot in the shaker, not coffee liqueur alone. The one recipe that names espresso is the Espresso Martini (vodka, coffee liqueur, hot espresso, a touch of sugar, shaken hard into a coupe). Pull the shot just before you shake so the crema foams. A White Russian is vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream with no espresso — that drink lives on cocktails with coffee liqueur. Cold brew can stand in if it is concentrated, but the classic foam comes from a hot shot over ice.
Espresso cocktail FAQ
What espresso cocktails can I make at home?
Espresso Martini is the recipe in this catalog that names espresso. You need vodka, coffee liqueur, and a fresh shot. Espresso alcoholic drinks that skip the shot are coffee-liqueur drinks, not this hub.
Can I use coffee liqueur instead of espresso?
No for an Espresso Martini — the liqueur is already in the spec, and the foam comes from shaking a fresh espresso shot. Use coffee liqueur alone for a White Russian. Keep this hub for the drinks that print espresso on the list.