Irish Espresso Martini
Ireland's smooth whiskey meets the global espresso martini obsession. Irish whiskey's natural vanilla and honey notes complement coffee perfectly — arguably the best spirit base for an espresso martini. This version is trending hard at Irish pubs going upscale. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 1 oz Fresh espresso
- 0.8 oz Coffee liqueur
- 0.3 oz Irish cream liqueur
- coffee beans (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with chocolate cake, tiramisu, or Irish cream cheesecake to amplify the whiskey's vanilla and honey notes and the espresso's depth.
Instructions
Pull a fresh shot of espresso and let cool briefly
Combine Irish whiskey, espresso, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass
Place 3 coffee beans on the foam
Tips
Jameson is the classic choice but Redbreast 12 makes this absolutely extraordinary The splash of Irish cream adds silky body without making it too heavy Serve with a shortbread cookie for the ultimate after-dinner moment