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Rum Espresso Martini

This espresso martini with rum is a delicious twist on the classic cocktail. Expect robust flavour and a gentle mellowness in this easy-to-make rum coffee cocktail.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Alcoholic Drink
Cuisine: Worldwide
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker or a robust large screwtop jar

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Espresso coffee made with 15g ground espresso powder
  • 40 ml Dark rum or spiced rum
  • 15 ml Orange liqueur such as Cointreau or other triple sec
  • 10 ml Crème de Cacao dark or light
  • ml Vanilla syrup

Optional Garnishes

  • 3 Coffee beans
  • ¼ teaspoon Grated chocolate

Instructions

  • Half-fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Pour in the rum, orange liqueur, creme de cacao and vanilla syrup.
  • Add the espresso coffee.
  • Secure the lid and shake for 30-40 seconds until the drink is well-chilled then strain it into a cocktail glass.
  • Garnished with coffee beans and grated chocolate if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chill the serving glass for 15 minutes to ensure this drink is served ice-cold.
  • Use freshly brewed coffee for the best frothy top on this drink (there’s no need to let it cool down).
  • Use plenty of ice – this espresso martini with rum is intended to be served well chilled.
  • Don’t guess measurements. This drink is a finely balanced mixture of ingredients, so measure them out accurately.
  • If you do not own a coffee machine you can still make this rum espresso martini. Try brewing the coffee in a cafetiere (French press) or a moka pot.
  • Increase or decrease the amount of vanilla syrup to suit your own tastes.
  • Swap the dark rum for spiced rum for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.5mg