This Espresso Martini Makes Everything Better

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The Espresso Martini trend of 2022 shows no signs of slowing down in the new year. Now, bartenders are finding ways to add complexity to this easy-to-drink cocktail. At Sweet Liberty in Miami Beach, creative director Naren Young layers in vodka, Scotch, coffee liqueur, and the honey-forward Drambuie to create a cocktail that balances sweetness and richness.

Espresso martini Stephanie Mas/Mas Creative MediaThe Espresso Martini 2023 from Sweet Liberty in Miami Beach.

Then, to finish, he sprinkles cayenne over half the frothy drink to throw in a bit of spice. It's a heady cocktail that takes the standard espresso martini for a more flavorful spin. Try it next time in you're Miami Beach with a visit to Sweet Liberty or shake up your own at home.

This Espresso Martini Makes Everything Better
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Espresso Martini 2023
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Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1.5 oz. Grey Goose Original Vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Aberfeldy Scotch
  • 1/4 oz. coffee liqueuer
  • 1/4 oz. amaro
  • 1/4 oz. Drambuie
  • 1/2 oz. honey
  • 1.5 oz. espresso
  • pinch cayenne pepper in a shaker
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients except cayenne in a shaker.
  2. Shake very hard.
  3. Fine strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with cayenne across half the glass.
 
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