A bold take on the modern classic. Our Tequila Espresso Martini combines the depth of fresh espresso with the complexity of The Spirit of Tequila and just the right amount of sweetness from coffee syrup. It’s smooth, strong, and built for nights when you want the ritual, not the aftermath.
Category
Non-Alcoholic COcktails
Author:
The Free Spirits Company
A bold take on the modern classic. Our Tequila Espresso Martini combines the depth of fresh espresso with the complexity of The Spirit of Tequila and just the right amount of sweetness from coffee syrup. It’s smooth, strong, and built for nights when you want the ritual, not the aftermath.
Ingredients
-
2 oz The Spirit of Tequila (pre-chilled*)
1 oz Espresso (cooled)
0.5 oz Coffee Syrup**
- Ice
Coffee Beans (for garnish)
Method
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake well
Fine strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish with coffee beans
Recipe Note
*Pre-chilling the ingredients minimizes dilution during shaking.
Don't have Coffee Syrup? Use the recipe below or sub in Agave Syrup for a lighter cocktail.
**Coffee Syrup
It's a 1:1 syrup of strong coffee or espresso and sugar.
Ingredients
- .5 cup brewed coffee (strong or espresso)
- .5 cup sugar (white, cane, or demerara for richness)
Method
- Brew a strong cup of coffee or pull a few espresso shots.
- While the coffee is still hot, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Let it cool, then store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
