Just like the name indicates, it sure does. Now the world of coffee is huge and character can vary a lot depending on type of beans, medium or dark roast and even on what kind of machine you're using for your espresso. We could go on and on talking bars of pressure, vibration pumps vs. rotary pumps for home machines. But to keep it simple we like a dark roast on a higher scale of intensity if you are using a standard compact espresso machine at home. Preferably yes! But in the end it all comes down to how long ago you brewed that espresso you’ll be using, as any fresh foods or freshly prepared beverages will change with time. Though if you would pre-batch let’s say 10 Espresso Martinis for an upcoming party that won’t be a problem. Just as for freshly squeezed juices it would last overnight in a fridge until it’s time to shake them up for your guests. Walton Goggins, the American actor best known for his standout roles in Quentin Tarantino films, co-owns Mulholland Distilling and has created a twist on the espresso martini with additional aromatic spirits that complement the bitterness of the coffee.

For the actual drink you’ll need Absolut Vodka, Kahlua Coffee liqueur, some sugar syrup, or as we call it simple syrup which means 50/50 caster Sugar and water that is heated until the sugar is dissolved and then cooled down before using. And of course a shot of your favourite espresso. There are a number of different pods on the market, all with different character and intensity. We prefer quite a high intensity pod for ours. But by all means, feel free to experiment with Cold Brew or regular filter coffee for a less intense profile. Make sure to pour the drink brisk and swift from your shaker. That will help getting all that beautiful foam out and land on top of your drink. Also, don’t be afraid to play around with measures to find the right recipe for you., An easy way to start is to use equal parts of each ingredient and then navigate from there, adjusting the ratios to your liking to find out if you prefer a more potent character, more or less sweetness or maybe a boosted espresso profile. Conclusion; bigger and better ice slows down the dilution which means you can shake a bit longer to gain that rich crema and froth. We believe a great quality Vodka such as Absolut is best suited to accompany the rich Kahlúa and intense espresso to create a perfect balance between our complex vodka, the nectar sweetness of the liqueur and the astringency and pleasant bitterness from the coffee.Enjoy the buzz of espresso without the addition of alcohol with a boozeless faux-tini recipe. Three Spirit Social Elixir is a great-tasting alcohol alternative and the addition of maple syrup as a sweetener will provide an extra layer of flavor!