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Espresso Daiquiri Cocktail Drink

Espresso Daiquiri Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Discover the richness of coffee in a new light with this Espresso Daiquiri recipe! The blend of white rum and espresso ensures a robust and refreshing sip.
Prep time: 4 minutes
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 106

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz White Rum
  • 1 oz freshly brewed espresso - cooled
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Coffee beans - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Cocktail Strainer
  • Fine strainer
  • Martini or Cocktail Glass

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in your glass.
  • Add Syrup: Measure and pour ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
  • Add Espresso: Add 1 oz freshly brewed espresso to the shaker.
  • Add Rum: Pour 1 oz White Rum into the shaker.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  • Strain and Pour: Fine strain the mixture into your empty and chilled cocktail glass.
  • Garnish: Drop a few coffee beans on top for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • White Rum: If you ever run out of white rum, I've had success using gold rum. It introduces a slightly richer flavor. For a smoky twist, a small amount of mezcal can be a game-changer.
  • Espresso: Using strong brewed coffee works if an espresso machine isn't on hand. Remember, it should be as robust as espresso.
  • Simple Syrup: I sometimes use agave syrup for a different sweetness profile. It's less processed and has a more natural flavor.

Making a Pitcher of Espresso Daiquiri:

  • Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, you'd want 8 oz of white rum, 8 oz of espresso, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
  • Mix: Combine the rum, espresso, and simple syrup in a large pitcher.
  • Serve: Shake portions as needed in a shaker with ice, strain into martini glasses, garnish with coffee beans, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • White Rum Substitute: Several non-alcoholic spirits on the market mimic the rum's flavor. Use one of those as a replacement.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using the non-alcoholic rum, and savor a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

If your simple syrup is store-bought, ensure it doesn't contain animal-derived ingredients (some may use bone char in the refining process). Alternatively, make your syrup at home using organic sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio. Boil until the sugar dissolves, then cool.