“The espresso martini is experiencing a huge resurgence in popularity worldwide, especially in markets (like Orange County), where quality coffee and coffeehouses are favored,” says Ashleigh Wiehl, marketing director at Dory Deli in California. The recipe is straightforward, but it’s essential to start with a quality espresso or cold brew.
METHOD
1. Add 2 oz. cold brew, ½ oz. simple syrup, ½ oz. Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, 2 oz. vodka, a few dashes of Angostura cocoa bitters, and a cup of ice to shaker
2. Add top to shaker and shake for about 10 seconds
3. Place strainer on top of shaker and pour contents into a martini or coupe glass
4. Garnish with coffee beans
This original article first appeared in the SPRING 2025 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.
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