Other options to avoid bitterness are to opt for lower water temperature when brewing, using a coarser ground or brewing the coffee for a shorter period of time.
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If you don’t have either of these, see below on how to make espresso without a machine. So to avoid this, you can use an Italian Mocha Maker or an espresso machine. You want robust and vibrant flavors, and if you’re looking for the best dark roast coffee, check out this link from Homegrounds.ĭark roast coffee beans are the most flavorful, but the more time exposed to water, you can over-extract the coffee leaving it bitter. Local roasters can surely guide your selection which I recommend before grabbing a bag off the shelf. Quality coffee:įirst, you will need coffee beans with a strong coffee taste, so reaching for a dark roast is best for this martini. To make the best espresso martini, there are a couple of things you will want to consider. What you need to make the best espresso cocktail possible:
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Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway full with ice.Add the Baileys, espresso and vodka to a cocktail shaker.Dip glasses in the espresso to wet the rims.Pour a little espresso into a saucer, flat plate, or shallow bowl larger than your glass.Mix together the sugar and finely ground coffee on a small plate to rim the glass.I just thought it looked pretty and made it more classy looking. So I doubled it and think it’s much better!Įspresso martini ingredients: For the rim: I couldn’t really taste the espresso the way their recipe is written. So instead of 4 ounces (1/2 cup of Baileys), use 2 ounces each of Baileys + Kahlua. If you want a stronger coffee taste, you should really use a bit of Kahlua instead of all Baileys. In today’s recipe, the espresso flavor is definitely there, but it’s not as strong as in the traditional espresso martini. To make an espresso martini with Baileys, all you have to do is switch out the Kahlua for Baileys. What’s an espresso martini, anyway?Įspresso martinis are traditionally made with espresso (or very strong coffee), vodka and Kahlua.
I love Baileys during the holidays, and it’s not just for cocktails! I love it in these Mini Irish Cream Cheesecakes and these Baileys Irish Cream Brownies.īaileys is great on its own, but better yet, pep it up with a little espresso to make one exquisite cocktail. There’s nothing better after a big meal than a well-made espresso, and this espresso cocktail is the perfect drink for festivities! It gives you a bit of energy while you sip down sweet sensations. It’s made with creamy espresso, Irish cream and vodka, and then garnished with crunchy coffee beans to ring in cheer. This Espresso Martini with Baileys is elegant, perfectly sweet and a real treat to keep the party going.
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