Gin Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Hayman's Old Tom Gin
- 1 oz Exprè Caffè Italiano
- 2⁄3 oz Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur
- 2 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Gold Rim Alto Coupe 18cl
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and 3 coffee beans.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans floated in a petal formation in the centre of the cocktail's foamy head.
Nutrition:
One serving of Gin Espresso Martini contains 170 calories
History:
Others have made it, but this recipe by yours truly in March 2025.
Review:
This gin-based Espresso Martini works with dry gin but makes a more austere cocktail. Old tom gin sits more harmoniously with the coffee. Depending on personal taste, you may want to add a half to a full barspoon of sugar syrup (2:1) to this recipe.
