Tatooom’s Espresso Martini

« The Thing ».That’s it’s nickname for my Tatooom’s espresso martini. Or « The Thing ».

Tatooom’s Espresso Martini

Ingredients

2 oz of Kettle One Vodka

1 oz of Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur (cold brew coffee liqueur from Australia)

1-2oz of Umbria espresso depending on size of glass (Umbria is from Pacific Northwest of United States and espresso pods papers are made from recycled pineapple pulp)

1-2 bar spoons of simple syrup if your espresso is bitter or you prefer a sweeter drink as the simple softens the sometimes harsh espresso flavor

3 drops Chocolate bitters (add cocoa nibs to rye whiskey and let it sit in a closed jar at room temperature until chocolate desire chcokatebflavornisnacjieved. Longer is better if you ask me.

Coffee beans for the garnish

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing tin. If your espresso is hot, add this to ice first and let it chill. Then add all ingredients and shake. Strain into a coupe glass.

Glass: Coupe Glass

Garnish: Coffee Beans