Cold Brew Martini
A modern take on the espresso martini using cold brew coffee instead of espresso, without coffee liqueur.
- 2 ozvodka
- 1½ ozcold brew coffee(Use concentrate for best results)
- ¾ ozsimple syrup
- Three coffee beansgarnish
- 1Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- 2Add vodka, cold brew coffee, and simple syrup to a shaker.
- 3Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 4Double strain into the chilled martini glass.
- 5Garnish with three coffee beans floated on top.
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The Cold Brew Martini is a home-bartender-accessible variation of the Espresso Martini — Dick Bradsell's 1983 London creation combining fresh espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar — that substitutes commercially available cold brew coffee concentrate for the espresso, eliminating the need for a coffee machine. Cold brew coffee became a major commercial category in the early 2010s when brands like Stumptown, Chameleon, and Starbucks normalized the format, making high-quality concentrated coffee available off the shelf. The Cold Brew Martini trades the Espresso Martini's signature frothy crema top for a smoother, less aerated presentation in exchange for the convenience and slightly sweeter, less acidic flavor profile that cold brew naturally provides.
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