House Espresso Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

tito's vodka | averna | iconik cold brew | demerara

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cold and retains crema.
2
Combine ingredients
Add 2 oz Tito's vodka, 0.5 oz Averna, 1 oz Iconik cold brew concentrate, and 0.5 oz demerara syrup into a cocktail shaker. If you prefer a slightly more intense espresso flavor, add 0.25 oz fresh espresso or an additional 0.25 oz cold brew.
3
Dry shake (optional)
If using fresh espresso and you want extra crema, perform a dry shake first: secure the shaker (without ice) and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to emulsify and build foam.
4
Wet shake
Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker, seal, and shake very hard for 15–25 seconds. The goal is to chill the mixture quickly and create a thick, velvety crema from the coffee and Averna.
5
Strain
Discard ice from the chilled glass if used. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards for a smooth texture.
6
Optional espresso float
If you did not add fresh espresso earlier, gently pour 0.25 oz of freshly pulled espresso or concentrated cold brew over the back of a spoon to float it on the surface for extra aroma and crema.

7
Carefully place 3 coffee beans evenly spaced on the surface of the cocktail. Lightly grate a pinch (about 0.25 tsp) of demerara sugar or dark chocolate over the top for aroma and a touch of texture.
8
Serve immediately while the cocktail is cold and the crema is present. Provide a small napkin or coaster.