When mixed correctly, the original recipe of Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, freshly drawn espresso & a touch of sugar syrup combine together to create one of the most delicious modern day classic cocktails known to man. For that reason, it is also one of the most asked for drinks in bars around the world today and also is one of the most popular for bartenders to put their own signature on as every venue strives to serve the best in town.
The following are a few examples of how you can re-create this stellar drink at home for your next get together. Some of the ingredients will require you prepare a day or so beforehand, but it will give you even more reason to “show off” your culinary skills!
As for the espresso part of the recipe, you have two different options; you can stroll down to your local café and bribe the barista just before he/she finishes the day to draw you off enough fresh espresso for your drinks. Please don’t ask your local café in the middle of breakfast service to make you 20 shots of coffee or you will probably have to find a new local to get your latte from. If you have a quality liquor store close by, ask them if they stock a cold drip coffee which is pre-prepared and ready to use for cocktails. Please don’t ever use instant/percolated style coffee as the flavour & consistency don’t work well with cocktails.
If you’re interested in discovering the history and recipe of the original click here
Hazelnut & Vanilla Espresso Martini
30ml Skyy Vodka
20ml Illyquore Coffee Liqueur
20ml Espresso
10ml Frangelico
10ml Vanilla Syrup*
Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with crushed hazelnut pieces.
Jalisco Hangover Cure
40ml Espolon Reposado Tequila
20ml Illyquore Coffee Liqueur
20ml Espresso
10ml Agave Syrup**
Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard and strain into a coffee mug.
Garnish with grated Mexican chocolate.
Buccaneer’s Breakfast
30ml Appleton Estate 8yo Rum
30ml Espresso
20ml Illyquore Coffee Liqueur
5ml Pedro Ximinez Sherry
5ml Malibu
Dash of Chocolate Bitters
Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake hard and strain into a small empty coconut shell.
Garnish with grated coconut.
*To make sugar syrup combine 500g sugar and 500g hot water into a heat proof container and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Cover and refrigerate once cool. Or watch the video below.
*To make vanilla syrup use the above recipe. Before the mixture cools, slice open two vanilla beans and place into your syrup. Cover and refrigerate once cool.
**Agave syrup can be found at most health food stores and most major supermarkets
