We all know it: a night out and actually you're not quite ready. You're exhausted by that long work week... What if we told you there's a cocktail that will get your night off to a good start? The Raspberry Espresso Martini! A mix of coffee, vodka and raspberries. It may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but we guarantee it's a top-notch cocktail. And also the perfect drink to boost your evening.
Coffee in a cocktail
The Espresso Martini combines two great ingredients; coffee and martini. The drink was invented by bartender Dick Bradsell in the 1980s. Dick Bradsell was also called "London's godfather of cocktails. A customer asked him the following: "Can you make me a drink that will wake me up, and then mess me up?". The bartender took that literally.
He added vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur together in a glass, et voilà. The predecessor of the Espresso Martini was born: the Vodka Espresso. A pick-me-up thanks to the coffee, vodka and liqueur in turn provide the fun. Over the years, the name evolved into the widely known Espresso Martini.
Add a little spice: Raspberry Espresso Martini
As with most famous cocktails, several variations of the original Espresso Martini recipe have been made. We too went to work on our own Craftails-version. We added raspberries and vanilla to create a sweet and sour aromatic flavor. This perfectly matched the sweet and strong taste of the original cocktail. The Raspberry Espresso Martini is enjoyed by many and is without a doubt a cocktail that should be served in every bar. Moreover, the ideal starter for a cozy autumn or winter evening and thus also a topper to integrate into your festive Christmas menu.
Serve the perfect Raspberry Espresso Martini in your establishment
To make this cocktail, you quickly need espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur or Kahlua, vanilla and raspberries. Preparing the espresso and having all the ingredients at home is not always simple. But! It can also be easy. Thanks to our homemade cocktails, you too can serve the Raspberry Espresso Marini instant. Without you having to worry about the ingredients or preparation of the drink.
All that's left for you to do is refrigerate the cocktails before you want to serve them and in a few easy steps, you'll have served the perfect Raspberry Espresso Martini:
- Pour the contents into a blender, without ice and blend vigorously for 5 seconds.
- Pour contents into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with three coffee beans
Lo and behold, the Raspberry Espresso Martini is ready to serve to your customers. And as if that quick service wasn't good enough, partnering with Craftails is a win-win situation. More sales and more time saved. That's music to your ears.
