Espresso Martini Recipe
blanco tequila, lime, organic agave nectar
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Prepare espresso
If using fresh espresso, brew a 1 oz shot and allow it to cool slightly (10–30 seconds). If using cold brew concentrate, measure 1 oz.
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add ice, 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz espresso (cooled), 0.5 oz organic agave nectar, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz coffee liqueur if using. The lime brightens the drink and balances the sweetness.
Shake vigorously
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–25 seconds. A hard, fast shake creates a rich, frothy crema from the espresso and chills the drink thoroughly.
Strain and serve
Discard ice from the chilled glass (if used). Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and espresso fines, preserving the crema.
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with 3 coffee beans placed on the crema and, if desired, a lime twist expressed over the drink and dropped on the rim or floated.