National Coffee Day Cocktails from Ketel One Vodka
National Coffee Day (9/29) is approaching and we’ve reached out to our friends at Ketel One Vodka for their favorite espresso and coffee cocktails recipes. These cocktail favorites never go out of style and can be enjoyed anytime.
Note: if mixology isn’t your thing, The Cocktail Collection bottled up Ketel One’s signature Espresso Martini making the delicious libation more convenient and accessible for those who do not want to put their barista skills to the test. The ready-to-serve format is available nationwide in four or eight serving bottles (perfect for gifting this holiday season as well).
Let’s raise a glass and toast some unique takes on the cocktail classics!
Ketel One Espresso Martini
Recipe by Ketel One Vodka
INGREDIENTS:
1.3 oz Ketel One Family Made Vodka
1.0 oz Espresso Coffee (hot)
0.5 oz Simple Syrup
0.3 oz Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
Garnish with three coffee beans or orange zest shavings
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
Shake with ice and fine strain into a chilled glass.
Garnish with three coffee beans on top.
Ketel One Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Recipe courtesy of Pamela Wiznitzer
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 Ketel One Vodka
.5 Coffee Liqueur
.75 Pumpkin Allspice Syrup*
1 oz Coffee Concentrate**
Garnish: Pumpkin Spice and Espresso Powder
PREPARATION:
Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 7 -1 0 seconds.
Strain up into a chilled martini glass and garnish half of the cocktail with pumpkin spice and espresso powder
*Pumpkin Allspice Syrup:
Boil 2 cups of water with 1 tbsp pumpkin spice on high for 5 – 7 minutes. Watch for any boil-up or overflow and stir while boiling. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the stovetop.
In a jar or bowl, measure out the reduced liquid, it will be less than 2 cups because of evaporation during the boiling process, then measure out the same quantity in sugar for a 1:1 ratio and add the sugar to the pumpkin spice liquid. Mix until dissolved and keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
**Coffee concentrate:
For best “at-home” version: Mix 1 cup of cold brew or store purchased iced coffee and mix with 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
Ketel One’s Waking Dream
Created by Charles Joly and Lauren Paylor
INGREDIENTS:
1.5 oz Ketel One Vodka
1.5 oz fresh espresso (chilled to room temp or fresh ground/brewed coffee)
.5 oz chocolate-black tea infused syrup (1 part sugar : 1 part water)*
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in a Boston shaker
Shake well with plenty of ice and strain into a chilled martini glass
Grate fresh chocolate over the top
*Infused syrup:
Simply combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a pot. Heat gently and stir to dissolve. Infuse with 4 tea bags on lowest heat for 15 minutes (don’t boil). Strain and cool for use.
Please drink responsibly.
