Rum Espresso Martini
The espresso martini wave finally reached rum territory, and the result is arguably better than the vodka original. Aged rum adds warm vanilla and caramel notes that coffee naturally loves. This crossover hit is trending hard at cocktail bars that want to stand out from the espresso martini crowd. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged rum
- 1 oz Fresh espresso
- 0.8 oz Coffee liqueur
- 0.3 oz Demerara syrup
- coffee beans (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with dark chocolate cake, espresso tiramisu, or chocolate-covered espresso beans for a double-coffee dessert experience. The aged rum's caramel notes complement rich chocolate beautifully.
Instructions
Pull a fresh shot of espresso and let cool slightly
Add rum, espresso, coffee liqueur, and demerara syrup to 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
Aged Jamaican rum like Appleton Estate adds funky, complex notes that work brilliantly with coffee The demerara syrup is key — its caramel richness bridges the rum and coffee flavors A tiny pinch of sea salt in the shaker enhances every flavor