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Espresso Martini Recipe

Name: Bog & Barley Irish Pubs ESPRESSO MARTINI Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Wheatley Vodka (or other high-quality vodka); 1 oz Atomic Black Espresso Liqueur (or coffee liqueur); 0.5 oz Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys or similar); 0.75 oz Freshly brewed espresso (strong, cooled slightly); 0.25 oz Simple syrup (optional, for sweetness); 1 cup Ice (for shaking); 3 to taste Coffee beans (for garnish)

Inspired by Bog & Barley Irish Pub

Time10m

Serves1

Wheatly Vodka, Atomic Black Espresso Liqueur, Irish Cream

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz Wheatley Vodka (or other high-quality vodka)1 oz Atomic Black Espresso Liqueur (or coffee liqueur)1/2 oz Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys or similar)3/4 oz Freshly brewed espresso (strong, cooled slightly)1/4 oz Simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)1 cup Ice (for shaking)3 to taste Coffee beans (for garnish)

Method

Cocktail

Prepare Espresso

Brew a fresh, strong shot of espresso (about 0.75–1 oz). Let it cool for 1–2 minutes so it's hot but not boiling; slightly warm or room temperature espresso helps emulsify rather than melt too much ice.

Chill Glass

Place a martini/coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure it's well chilled.

Combine Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of ice, 2 oz Wheatley Vodka, 1 oz Atomic Black Espresso Liqueur, 0.5 oz Irish cream, the cooled 0.75 oz espresso, and 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter drink.

Dry Shake (optional)

For a slightly creamier, frothier top: briefly 'dry shake' (shake without ice) the ingredients for 8–10 seconds to help emulsify the Irish cream and espresso.

Wet Shake

Add ice (if you dry-shook, now add fresh ice) and vigorously shake the shaker for 12–18 seconds. Aim for a very cold, slightly frothy mixture and to properly chill and dilute the cocktail.

Strain

Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled martini/coupe glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to catch any small ice shards or espresso sediment. This yields a smooth, silky surface.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with three coffee beans placed on the frothy surface (traditionally representing health, wealth, and happiness). Serve immediately while cold.