I've teamed up with thebar.com to bring you this fun and frisky recipe for Smirnoff Espresso Martinis.
Those that know me well will know that I am a huge cocktail fan. I love the way the best mixologists can come up with amazing flavour combinations and with a little molecular gastronomy can transform a couple of spirits you find in the back of a drinks cupboard into something amazing.
Legend has it, that mixologist Dick Bradsell was the first person to combine espresso coffee with vodka and coffee liqueur, taking ingredients that almost everyone has in the house and turning them into a super chic cocktail fit for a super model.
Know one knows who the precise muse was for the Espresso Martini but apparently the cocktail came about one evening when a well known model walked into Bradsell's bar and asked for a cocktail that would perk her up.
Smirnoff Espresso martinis fill the mouth with rich depth of flavour which comes from good quality coffee, the honey and Baileys add a little sweetness to balance out the bitter depth of the espresso. The vodka following behind then gives the drinker the final pick me up.
They are bittersweet cocktail perfection.
Recipe for Smirnoff Espresso Martinis
Smirnoff Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 50 ml Smirnoff espresso flavoured vodka
- 50 ml Baileys Irish cream liqueur
- 50 ml espresso
- 20 ml honey
- coffee beans to serve
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the Smirnoff Espresso Vodka, Baileys with a hint of Coffee Flavour, espresso coffee and honey to the shaker.
- Strain into a martini glass or espresso cups.
- Garnish with a couple of coffee beans before serving.
Nutrition
I think the Smirnoff Espresso Martini is best served in a classic espresso cup. It's a fantastic alternative to the coffee course at a dinner party and a fun way of making sure your guests stay round that little bit longer. Why not serve the martinis with some fresh biscotti or perhaps some amaretti biscuits? Here are some recipes you might like to try:
- Gingerbread Biscotti from Foodie Quine
- Fig and Walnut Biscotti from The Franglais Kitchen
- Hazelnut Mocha Biscotti from Penne For Your Thoughts
- Chocolate Orange Almond and Macadamia Nut Biscotti from Made with Pink
- Spicy Pumpkin Biscotti from Tin and Thyme
I also think these Smirnoff Espresso Martinis are great for sipping on date night, or when the girls are round for a good old gossip! Just one of these and you'll be chatting away for the rest of the night - as if you need an excuse.
For more vodka cocktail recipes, ingredients, accessories and inspiration for a cocktail party visit thebar.com.
*Supper in the Suburbs encourages you to drink responsibly. For advice on sensible enjoyment of alcohol please visit Drinkaware.
Gingey Bites says
These look great! We tried to make espresso martinis last Christmas and they were a disaster so this recipe is a must try!
Emma Walton says
Oh no! What went wrong?! You get the hit of coffee with these without it being too bitter. The honey also helps take the edge off of the neat vodka 🙂 I hope you like them!
Choclette says
I don't think I know anyone who can resist a cocktail. I certainly can't. I'm not a great fan of coffee, but your photos are so tempting I think I'd have to try a sip or two 🙂
Emma Walton says
I'm not a big coffee fan either! I fact...This may well be the only recipe on the blog with coffee in it. These definitely converted me! Espresso martinis will be my tipple of choice for a while now.
Lia says
I love this post! And your photos are great, especially the one with your pics in it!
Is it ok that I want to drink this at 8:30 in the morning? It's got espresso in it, after all?
Hope all is well! Happy weekend!
Emma Walton says
Thanks Lia! It's always 6 o clock in the evening somewhere! Enjoy! Happy weekend to you too xx
Roz says
I' not a big coffee fan, but it is growing on me in cocktails! these look really lovely 🙂
Emma Walton says
Hi Roz, I was saying to Choclette I'm not normally a huge fan of coffee either but these are sweet enough that even I like them 😀 give them a go and let me know what you this k xx
Janice says
Gosh, that does look tempting, I love coffee and this cocktail is right up my street.
Emma Walton says
Thanks Janice. They were certainly fun to make, photograph and drink! Enjoy 🙂
Andrea @ Made With Pink says
Gorgeous photos. The espressos sound delicious. Thanks so much for linking up to my biscotti 🙂
Emma Walton says
You're too kind Andrea and it's my pleasure! I can't wait until Christmas when I can make my ginger and dark chocolate biscotti 😀
pam says
Oh my gosh these sound amazing! I would love it if you would link them up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black - a weekly cocktail link up!
Emma Walton says
Thanks Pam! I certainly will 🙂 why not treat yourself to one 😉
Penelope says
Oh I love Espresso martinis, they were one of the last things I drank before we found out I was pregnant! These look amazing I'll have to give them a try.
Emma Walton says
Another espresso martini fan woohoo! Have you made them ar home before? I like that you can up or drop the sweetness when you mix them yourself 🙂
Anne says
Oh I love espresso martinis but only ever out, never think to have cocktails at home!
Emma Walton says
Well now you know what to do tomorrow Anne 😉
Elizabeth says
This sounds fantastic! I was eyeing up a bottle of this espresso vodka in our village shop the other day wondering what could be done with it. MMmmm!
Emma Walton says
It's fate Elizabeth! That bottle was calling you :-p why not celebrate the weekend with a martini or two tomorrow 🙂