Cherry Kiss is our very own Espresso Martini variation, a caffeinated cocktail to enjoy at Easter or any other time of the year.
Cherry Kiss Espresso Martini – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
The Espresso Martini is a modern classic invented by the late Dick Bradsell. The British bartender is also renowned for other modern classics and is credited for creating the Treacle, a twist on the old-fashioned with rum and cloudy apple juice, and the Bramble, a gin cocktail with citrus and Crème de Mûre.
Our variation on the original is inspired by the pairing of cherry and chocolate with caffeine. The cocktail gets a kiss of cherry from the addition of cherry liqueur, demerara syrup adds a rich, molasses and caramel flavoured note and grated chocolate adds a finishing touch.
Cherry Kiss Espresso Martini Variation
Original recipe created by Cocktails & Bars
Ingredients
- 30ml vodka
- 20ml espresso coffee
- 20ml coffee liqueur
- 15ml Cherry Heering liqueur
- 15ml Demerara syrup (1:1)
Glassware: coupette or Martini glass
Garnish: grated chocolate
Method
In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, cherry liqueur and demerara syrup and shake hard with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupette or Martini glass. Garnish with grated chocolate.
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