This tequila espresso martini has a powerful espresso taste from strong espresso and a shot of Kahlua, sweetened with Baileys and spirited with tequila. It’s straightforward to make with simply 4 substances and is gluten-free with a vegan possibility.
In all of my martini cocktail recipes, I’ve used vodka as the bottom spirit. As we speak, we’re giving this distinctive espresso martini a tequila twist, and it’s chic.
However is tequila and occasional a great mixture? It’s!
It makes a tasty cocktail with a caffeine kick and is ideal for espresso lovers. It’s well-balanced with an fragrant espresso liqueur with daring espresso however lets the opposite flavors shine with out overpowering.
What’s an espresso martini?
A traditional espresso martini is made with espresso, vodka and Kahlua. In my Espresso Martini with Baileys recipe, I changed the Kahlua with Baileys as a result of I choose it over the opposite. It was a bit sweeter with out being too espresso-forward.
The trademark garnish of espresso martinis is three roasted espresso beans representing well being, wealth and happiness.
You can even rim espresso martinis with espresso grounds, but when that looks like an overload of espresso, you possibly can go away it out. You could possibly additionally shave the beans on prime for a fast garnish.
Tips on how to brew espresso and not using a machine
It’s straightforward to make French Press Espresso. Since it is a chilled drink, you possibly can additionally make French Press Chilly Brew the evening earlier than you make the martinis.
For those who don’t have a French press, your subsequent most suitable choice is to make Mason Jar Chilly Brew.
And take a look at this put up, Espresso Beans vs Espresso Beans for the distinction between the 2 and what sort of grind it’s essential make espresso at house.
Vegan choices
Listed here are the substitutions to make this espresso martini vegan-friendly.
For a vegan-friendly model, you possibly can plan forward and make this Vegan Baileys Recipe or attempt it with Baileys Almande. For those who do that drink with both of those, I might love to listen to about it.
Kahlua is NOT vegan, however you should utilize Tia Maria as an alternative.
Tequila is vegan-friendly if it’s created from 100% agave with no added flavorings.
Gluten-free
Kahlua’s web site states, “We don’t add any identified gluten substances in Kahlua Authentic or the Kahlua Flavors.”
Baileys states, “The identified substances in Baileys are gluten-free.”
Beyondceliac.org says, “… pure, distilled tequila, often made with blue agave plant, is taken into account gluten-free.” Including, “Even when the tequila is mixtos, that means that it incorporates at the very least 51% agave with different sugars added, it would nonetheless be secure for folks with celiac illness.”
For those who’re going with Tia Maria espresso liqueur for the vegan possibility, their web site says it’s vegan and gluten-free. However avoid the “cream” liqueur because it doesn’t say gluten-free or vegan, however it’s not what we’re utilizing in the present day anyway.
Alcohol manufacturers will not be required to reveal substances on the label, which makes it nearly inconceivable to inform by trying on the bottle.
For those who attempt a unique model of espresso liqueur, it’s finest to google whether or not it’s vegan/gluten-free or not.
Is that this martini caffeinated?
The espresso is caffeinated together with the Kahlua. 1.5 oz of Kahlua has 5 mg of caffeine, so this drink would have just below that for the Kahlua, then it’s a must to add the caffeine for the espresso shot.
For those who wished to cut back the caffeine, you possibly can use decaffeinated espresso beans to make the espresso and use Kahlua.
Or use decaf espresso and pass over the Kahlua/Tia Maria altogether.
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That’s it! I hope you get pleasure from this tequila espresso martini. 🙂 For those who attempt it, please tell us the way it tastes by commenting under. Thanks!
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Elements
- ice
- 2 oz (1/4 cup) cooled espresso
- 1.5 oz (3 tablespoons) tequila
- 1 oz (2 tablespoons) Baileys (use Baileys Almande or Vegan Baileys for vegan)
- 1 oz (2 tablespoons) Kahlua (use Tia Maria for vegan)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker about midway full with ice.
- Add every part and shake properly, at the very least 20 seconds (in hopes of making some foam). Shake a number of extra seconds and rapidly pressure into the glasses.
