Nordic Espresso Martini
Aquavit lends a caraway-spiced, aromatic dimension to the espresso martini. Bold, caffeinated, and deeply satisfying.
- 1½ ozaquavit
- ¾ ozcoffee liqueur
- 1 ozespresso
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- Three coffee beansgarnish
- 1Brew a shot of espresso and allow it to cool for 2 minutes.
- 2Add aquavit, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3Fill with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds to create froth.
- 4Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 5Garnish with three coffee beans placed in the center of the foam.
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The Espresso Martini was created by bartender Dick Bradsell in London in the 1980s using vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso. Mixologists have since explored the drink using a range of base spirits, and aquavit has been highlighted as one of the more interesting alternatives due to its spiced, aromatic character. The caraway notes echo the cardamom-like qualities of Turkish and Nordic coffee traditions.
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