I created this cocktail because I wanted to pair gin with one of the new espresso vodkas (Van Gogh and Three Olives - I used Van Gogh's Double Espresso). These vodkas tend to be thicker, so I found that the vermouth, along with gin, cuts some of that and a dash of orange bitters sets it off nicely, adding a little fruit to the taste. If you want to garnish the Ginspresso Martini, add a few coffee beans in the glass before straining or float a burnt orange peel on top.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz espresso vodka
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- Dash of orange bitters
- Coffee beans or burnt orange peel for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
