Kahlua Espresso Martini Pre-Mixed Can Cocktail Drink, 200ml

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The beverage also yields a nitro foam once it’s poured, so you get a bar-quality experience every time. One of the best Espresso Martinis I ever had was in one of my favorite bars in Prague, the Shrinks Office. The bartender asked if he could serve me something different from the classic Espresso Martini recipe - and what I got was outstanding.

Just like the name indicates, it sure does. Now the world of coffee is huge and character can vary a lot depending on type of beans, medium or dark roast and even on what kind of machine you're using for your espresso. We could go on and on talking bars of pressure, vibration pumps vs. rotary pumps for home machines. But to keep it simple we like a dark roast on a higher scale of intensity if you are using a standard compact espresso machine at home.

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A classic martini is a blend of gin or vodka with dry vermouth. An espresso martini keeps the vodka but then takes a dark turn, with bitter espresso and a shot of coffee liqueur like Kahlua. The ingredients are shaken with ice and when poured into a glass, develop a light brown layer of foam at the top. Three coffee beans garnish the attractive drink. The measurements of the recipe can widely differ. Kahlúa, for instance, suggests an equal-amounts approach for an Espresso Martini. This certainly works, yet, we lean more toward the official IBA recipe:

Conclusion; bigger and better ice slows down the dilution which means you can shake a bit longer to gain that rich crema and froth. Our recipe has the mentioned ABV of 16%. If you omit the simple syrup, you get 18.5%, and with syrup but a higher ABV coffee liqueur (30% instead of 20% ABV), the overall alcohol content is at 18%. -All these numbers include the dilution caused by the melting ice during shaking. Tips to Make the Drink Perfect Made with a short shot of freshly brewed espresso, it also requires vodka and Kahlúa, a coffee liqueur, and of course plenty of ice. Some people use sugar syrup, too.

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Vodka: in my opinion, Tito’s Vodka is the best and the one I always use. However, feel free to whatever vodka you have on hand. To get an idea, 100ml (a little less than 3.5oz) of espresso have 212mg of caffeine, and one of Kahlúa (1.5oz) only has 5mg. That's the same as 1.5oz Coca-Cola. To make this a truly special drink, you really need to shake the ingredients together. That is what is going to get you that gorgeous white foamy top. You can get even more out-of-the-box with this recipe for a salted caramel espresso martini from Creative Culinary. It’s equal parts sweet and salty and still delivers on coffee flavor. The recipe calls for Baileys Salted Caramel, espresso and rum instead of vodka. Add in chocolate chips and crushed pretzels for an extra tasty garnish:

Kahlúa is the standard option for an Espresso Martini - if it's the best depends on personal taste, though. It is relatively sweet and might make additional sweeteners such as syrup redundant. The story of Kahlúa starts out in 1930s rural Mexico and involves several people. It began when the Alvarez brothers, arabica coffee farmers in Veracruz, approached Señor Blanco, a local entrepreneur and Mexican rum producer, about incorporating coffee into a spirit he was helping to produce. Kahlúa came to life once chemist Montalvo Lara was brought on board and created the approximate recipe we know today. In case you’re craving an espresso martini now and can’t wait until spring to sip on this boozy coffee beverage, you can also try making the drink from scratch. It’s not as convenient as pouring it straight from the can, but the tastiness will be well worth your efforts. Kahlua is the best for espresso martinis because it adds a creaminess without actually having to add extra cream. Plus the smooth coffee liqueur flavor really enhances the espresso taste.For the actual drink you’ll need Absolut Vodka, Kahlua Coffee liqueur, some sugar syrup, or as we call it simple syrup which means 50/50 caster Sugar and water that is heated until the sugar is dissolved and then cooled down before using. And of course a shot of your favourite espresso. There are a number of different pods on the market, all with different character and intensity. We prefer quite a high intensity pod for ours. But by all means, feel free to experiment with Cold Brew or regular filter coffee for a less intense profile. Kahlúa is made from 100% arabica coffee beans that can take up to six years to ripen. After the beans are harvested, they rest for six months, then are roasted. Once the coffee, rum, sugar, and vanilla are blended together, they rest for another four weeks to allow the flavors to integrate, before being bottled at 20% ABV. It’s said that three coffee beans on an espresso martini represent health, wealth and happiness, and is similar to the traditional way of serving the Italian, anise-flavored liqueur Sambuca. Besides this, the beans are also an attractive garnish, floating on the surface and contrasting with the light foam underneath. Do you have to use fresh espresso?