A schematic, not to scale. The ml scale follows the glass.
Vodka base
Espresso Martini
No coffee liqueur, so the bitterness is the espresso's own rather than something poured in after it. Butterscotch and vanilla vodka do the sweetening Kahlúa usually does, which leaves the roast at the front and a toffee edge behind it.
Build
- Vanilla Vodkaor Vodka, Vanilla syrup45 ml
- Double Espresso1 double shot
- Butterscotch15 ml
- Sugar Syrup15 ml
Method
- Chill a coupe glass with ice and water.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with lots of ice.
- Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds.
- Empty the chilled glass.
- Double strain mixture into glass quickly.
Garnish
3 coffee beans; chocolate powder covering half the glass
Method
Shake
Glass
Cocktail
Base
Vodka
Strength
18.95%
In the book
Strength is calculated by Bar Assistant and includes its own assumption about dilution. Work it out yourself if you want to see the water separately.