Dark Rum Espresso Martinez
A bold twist on the classic Martinez featuring dark rum and a shot of espresso for a complex, invigorating flavor. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together dark rum, sweet vermouth, coffee liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz dark rum
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 0.5 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 2 dashes orange bitters
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to slow dilution and pour in 1.5 oz dark rum, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 0.5 oz coffee liqueur, and 1 oz freshly brewed espresso.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass using a julep strainer.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink surface to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it as garnish.
- Step 5: Serve immediately to enjoy the complex aroma and layered flavors.
