Coffee Cocktails: Three Classic Recipes

Coffee with spirits makes for an incredible cocktail. Here Barista Trainer, Tom Pye, shares his top three coffee cocktails. Perfect for the festive period. 
 

ESPRESSO MARTINI

• 30ml vodka
• 30ml fresh espresso
• 20ml sugar syrup 

METHOD

1. Add all of the ingredients to a Boston shaker. 
2. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with three coffee beans in the centre of the glass.

COFFEE INFUSED CACHACA & COLD BREW

• 30ml coffee infused Cachaca
• 1 lime
• 2 bar spoons white sugar
• Cold brew 

METHOD

1. Cut a lime and muddle in the glass with the sugar.
2. Add the coffee infused Cachaca and stir.
3. Top up with cold brew and garnish with lime discs.

CHILLI INFUSED VODKA & COFFEE MARTINI

• 30ml chilli infused vodka
• 30ml fresh filter coffee
• 5ml lime juice
• 15ml sugar syrup

METHOD

• Add all of the ingredients to a Boston shaker. 
• Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
• Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with a chilli on the rim of the glass.  

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Enjoy.

Please drink responsibly.