Be sure not to let it sit for too long or it’ll “die” aka the foam on top will disappear. Hack This Recipe: If you don’t have an espresso machine at home, pick up an espresso from your local coffee shop! It will have just enough time to cool by the time you get home. Not shaking long enough may mean a smaller head that doesn’t fill the entire circumference of the coupe– tragic! That will ensure you get a nice fluffy foamy head that Espresso Martinis are known for. Its a great way to use every piece of the ingredient!īe sure to shake the cocktail for the full 60 seconds. You only need the scraped vanilla bean pod for this simple syrup. I love using the vanilla bean seeds in ice cream and baked goods. You must use a fresh vanilla bean pod and not vanilla extract because it does not impart the same flavor. The Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup is quick to make and goes great in coffee, lattes and of course Espresso Martinis! It adds just a touch of depth and flavor to the Espresso Martini that makes it extra special. Because it is impossible for me to not do anything that isn’t over the top I made my simple syrup infused with vanilla bean because why not! And a martini of any is nothing but proper, am I right? Martinis just feel so sophisticated to me!Įven though martinis feel so prim and proper they are surprisingly easy to make! Especially the Espresso Martini! You only need a few simple ingredients: fresh espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and simple syrup. If your Espresso Martini has that head and floating coffee beans then you know it was pulled, shaken and poured properly. That’s how you get that foamy looking top on the glass where the coffee beans float on top. ![]() The foam grows when shaken vigorously and then poured into the coupe. That foamy head translates into a proper Espresso Martini. Well, only if you pull it correctly, but our espresso machine makes it really easy to do that! That foamy head is the result of fresh espresso beans and proper pressure and heat when the the espresso is pulled, or made, from the machine. I tried several different types of coldbrew and it just doesn’t work.įreshly brewed espresso has a nice foamy head. pre-espresso machine time) I learned that you must have freshly brewed espresso in order to pour a proper espresso martini. ![]() Why am I digressing about our espresso machine? Well, because after much trial and error over the summer (i.e. Finding all those qualities in one piece can be tough and this espresso machine definitely meets all those! But also I love when things looks pretty. I need my appliances to be workhorses since I am constantly cooking. ![]() It been really durable and easy to clean, which is important to me. I love, love, love enjoying a good espresso! So much so that BMW got me this espresso machine for my birthday and Christmas this year! It is so easy to use and looks great in our kitchen. Thanks for keeping this free blog going! Classic Espresso Martini If you purchase a product through these links I may earn a few pennies. I tried to recreate this at home over the summer without success but now I’ve learned the secret to making this velvety smooth drink! I had been missing one of my bar favorites an Espresso Martini. With a little planning and prepping you can easily enjoy cocktails that are just as delicious, if not more so even, as the ones from your favorite bars. Over the past few months I have become quite the barista and mixologist! Spending so much time at home and not being able to enjoy our favorite watering holes, I’ve been recreating bar-worthy cocktails at home.
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