Hazelnut Espresso Martini

Name: Hazelnut Espresso Martini
Ingredients: 2 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka; 1 oz Espresso; 0.5 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream; 1 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

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By Zach Monaco

Submitted on: January 2, 2024

Spirit Forward

Advanced Palate

One day at a bar I used to work at, an order came in for six espresso martinis. We had just run out of Kahlua in the whole building, but we had a sneaky little replacement: Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur. I asked them if they wanted to experiment, and they were in. The result was a lighter, nuttier espresso martini. 🥂

Ingredients

2 oz
Tito's Handmade Vodka

1 oz
Espresso

0.5 oz
Bailey’s Irish Cream

1 oz
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Tools

Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer

Instructions

Garnish

Cocoa Powder

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Martini

Estimated strength

About 21% ABV (estimate)

By Zach Monaco

Owner & Director of Operation for Monaco Bar Services

After my bartending career, and managing private event bars, I developed Solstice Sales (A Monaco Bar Services LLC Brand) to give small distilleries a ground force that is usually reserved for the large brands. Here at Crafted Pour, however, I just make drinks. 🥂...

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Combine all ingredients, shake & strain into a chilled martini glass, and sprinkle cocoa powder on top. If a small white layer of espresso foam is present in the glass, you did it right🥂

Editor's Note

Hazelnut liqueur replaces coffee liqueur in this riff, trading dark roast intensity for a toasted, nutty profile. A creamy, dessert-leaning take on the modern classic.