If you like your coffee like you like your martinis--cold, dark and full of flavor--you’ll like this low-ABV Espresso Martini. And even if you take your morning cup hot and black, you’ll still probably find something to like in this low-alcohol recipe that’s both bitter and sweet. Strong coffee, preferably chilled, can be subbed for the espresso if your machine is on the fritz.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
1-1/2 oz. Ritual gin alternative
2 oz. coffee liqueur
1/2 oz. espresso
1/4 oz. simple syrup
Coffee beans
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.
RITUALTINI
3 oz. Ritual gin alternative
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
Olives, lemon twist or cocktail onion
Fill a shaker with ice, Ritual and vermouth. (Make it dirty with 1/2 oz. olive brine.) Shake or stir according to your preference. Strain into a chilled glass. Add garnish of your choice.
LEMON DROP
3 oz. Ritual gin alternative
1 oz. triple sec
1 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
Lemon slice or twist
Fill shaker with ice, Ritual, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake. Strain into a chilled glass. Add lemon garnish.