Espresso Martini Day: Celebrate with this decadent recipe [COCKTAIL TIME]

Espresso Martini Day is on Tuesday, March 15th. Our friends at Kástra Elión and Mr Black’s have share with us their decadent version of an Espresso Martini and a few other caffeinated cocktails to get you going.

Made with Kástra Elión, the premium sipping vodka distilled from Greek olives, and Mr Black cold brew coffee liqueur, this Espresso Martini is perfectly rich, bold and balanced. With a creamy, velvety texture and robust coffee flavor, this bittersweet martini is the ultimate drink to replicate at home this Espresso Martini Day.

Espresso Martini

1.25 oz Kástra Elión

.75 oz Mr Black

.75 oz Cold brew

.25 oz Simple syrup

Glass: Nick & Nora

Garnish: Espresso Bean

Method: Shake, double strain. Garnish with an espresso bean.

The Kástra Martini

Created by Kástra Elión

2.25oz Kástra Elión

0.5oz Dry Vermouth

1 Dash Orange Bitters

Pinch of Salt

Garnish: Lemon-Infused Olive Oil

Kástra Spritz

Created by Kástra Elión

1.5oz Kástra Elión

1oz Aperol

4oz Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic or Mediterranean Tonic

4oz Sparkling wine

Glass: Gin Balloon Glass

Garnish: Lemon and orange wheels. Oregano sprig as a stir (optional)

Method: Build on balloon glass, stir, garnish with lemon and orange twist.

Good Morning Fizz

0.75oz Mr Black Cold Brew Liqueur
0.75oz Gin
0.75oz Amaro Montenegro
1oz Lemon Juice
0.75oz Strawberry Syrup
2oz Whipping Cream
0.5oz Coconut Cream
1 Egg White
2 Dashes of Rose Water (optional)

Glass: Highball

Garnish: Thin Strawberry Slice
Method: Dry Shake (without ice), add Ice and Shake Hard. Pour into a long glass with 2-3 oz of soda. Let sit for 1 minute, poke a hole in the middle of the cloud and pour the remaining cocktail through the cloud to pop the top.