Art of Drinking Podcast Recipes

Ep. 9 Espresso Martini

Welcome to episode 9 of The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle What are we drinking? The Espresso Martini & The Carajillo Learn how to make 2 beautiful cocktails; the Espresso Martini and its Spanish cousin with a Mexican twist, the Carijillo. Then sit back as Uncle Brad gives us the…

Ep. 9 Espresso Martini

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Welcome to episode 9 of The Art of Drinking with Join Jules and Your Favorite Uncle

What are we drinking?

The Espresso Martini & The Carajillo

Learn how to make 2 beautiful cocktails; the Espresso Martini and its Spanish cousin with a Mexican twist, the Carijillo. Then sit back as Uncle Brad gives us the backstory on the Espresso Martini and its creator, and father of Londonโ€™s cocktail scene.

Uncle Bradโ€™s Recipe

What do I need?

Espresso Martini:

  • Vodka

  • Espresso

  • Espresso beans for garnish

  • Coffee liqueur 

  • Sugar for simple syrup

  • Ice

  • Coupe glass

  • Boston shaker

  • Hawthorn strainer

  • Fine mesh stranger

How do I make it?

As easy as it comes

Brew espresso ahead of time, I like espresso because of the oils. Donโ€™t have an espresso maker, use a dark roast coffee – again, look for oils. 

By the way, get a coffee grinder, itโ€™s better than instant plus the beans are garnish.

  • 2oz vodka

  • 1oz espresso (brewed earlier) – I make mine ahead and chill in the fridge in a beaker

  • ยฝ oz simple syrup 

  • ยผ oz coffee liqueur (Kahlua)

  • Garnish w/ 3 espresso beans

Join Julesโ€™ Recipe

What do I need?

  • Tequila

  • Licor 43

  • Espresso

  • Ice

  • Orange 

  • Rocks glass

  • Boston shaker 

  • jigger

How do I make it?

  • 1 or 1.5 oz Licor 43

  • 1 shot of espresso

  • 1 oz tequila

  • Ice

  1. Add to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.

  2. Strain into a rocks glass.

  3. Express an orange peel and drop it in!

Get your Espresso Martini history lesson by listening to the full podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts!

TIP: Ice matters when shaking, stirring, and serving

Xoxo, cheers!

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