Espresso martini
| IBA official cocktail | |
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| Type | Mixed drink |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Standard garnish | 3 Coffee Beans |
| Standard drinkware | .svg) |
| IBA specified ingredients† | |
| Preparation | Pour ingredients into shaker filled with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into chilled martini glass |
| † Espresso Martini recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
Espresso Martini is a cold, coffee-flavored cocktail made with vodka, espresso coffee, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup. It is not a true martini, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term into their names.
Origin
There are several claims for the origin of the Espresso Martini. One of the more common claims[1][2] is that it was created by Dick Bradsell in the late 1980s while at Freds Club in London for a young lady who asked for something that would, "Wake me up, and then fuck me up." Bradsell has confirmed this in a widely-circulated video.[3] Bradsell has also been quoted about the circumstances of his invention of the drink, "The coffee machine at the Soho Brasseries was right next to the station where I served drinks. It was a nightmare, as there were coffee grounds everywhere, so coffee was very much on my mind. And it was all about vodka back then – it was all people were drinking."[4][5]
The recipes for an Espresso Martini vary depending on the source.
IBA
The International Bartenders Association specifies a "short" and not a "shot" of espresso, also known as a ristretto. A short espresso refers to a relative amount of extraction time which affects the balance of flavors expressed from the coffee beans. A longer extraction has more bitter and less acid flavors, and the volume is increased. A shorter extraction has less bitter and more acid flavors, and the volume is decreased.[6]
Difford's Guide
The highly-respected Difford's Guide recommends 1.5 imperial fluid ounces (43 mL) of vodka, 3⁄4 imperial fluid ounce (21 mL) of hot espresso coffee, 3⁄4 imperial fluid ounce (21 mL) fluid ounce of Kahlua and 1⁄3 imperial fluid ounce (9.5 mL) sugar syrup.[7] The ingredients are poured into a shaker filled with ice. The mixture is then shaken, fine strained and poured into a chilled martini glass. The drink is garnished with coffee beans (and perhaps a twist of lemon zest) and served.[8][9]
In popular culture
- In the "Chocolate Heaven" episode of Giada at Home, Giada De Laurentiis shares a variant of Espresso Martini, with a chocolate-rimmed glass.[10]
See also
References
- ^ Blythe, Thomas (July 23, 2012). "Shot in the Dark: Beware the Espresso Martini". GQ UK. Condé Nast. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Parkhill, Chad (November 4, 2016). "Why is Australia so obsessed with the espresso martini?". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Dick Bradsell and his Vodka Espresso". YouTube. YouTube. April 24, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
London's Cocktail Guru Dick Bradsell has a brief interview with Kasia Olszko; Then Uncle Dick makes a Vodka Espresso, followed by a Vodka Martini.
- ^ Simon Difford (2017). "Vodka Espresso/Espresso Martini". Difford's Guide. Difford's Guide. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Hatchman, John (August 25, 2016). "Spirit of the Month – Mr Black Cold Press Coffee Liqueur". The London Economic. The London Economic. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "How To Brew Espresso – How to Make the Perfect Espresso".
- ^ "Espresso Martini". Difford's Guide. Difford's Guide. 2017. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Newman, Kara (2016). "Espresso Martini". Liquor.com. Liquor.com. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ Cloak, Felicity (December 28, 2016). "How to make the perfect espresso martini". The Guardian. London, England. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
- ^ "Chocolate Heaven". www.imdb.com. imdb. Retrieved 7 September 2015.