The espresso martini isn’t a new cocktail.
Surprisingly, I had a difficult time finding a ton of varieties out there.
I’m not sure if it’s the Chicago market or what.
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Any espresso martini is better when it’s super cold.
Here are five popular brands, ranked from my least favorite to the very best.
The taste:There was nothing good about this cocktail.
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The mouth feel was very thin and it left a strange lingering aftertaste.
You could tell no real espresso was used in the making of this cocktail, it tasted incredibly artificial.
This was just a hard no for me.
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It weighs in at 17% ABV.
Again, not like your typical espresso martini appearance.
The taste:I didn’t hate the taste.
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It was almost like a boozy version of a Frappuccino or Dunkaccino or whatever sweet coffee drink you prefer.
If I were to compare it to a cocktail, it gave more of a White Russian vibe.
It didn’t taste bad, it just tasted more like dessert than an espresso martini.
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It’s written right there on the packaging.
Does first mean best?
The look:A rich brown, much like you’d expect.
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It also contains caramel color.
The look:This was the darkest and thickest of the espresso martinis we tried.
It’s likely the only version to actually use real espresso instead of coffee liqueur.
A four-pack will cost you $21.49.
The look:A nice chocolate brown, slightly lighter than some of the other picks.
If you don’t like a strong coffee taste, this could be a bit of a turn off.
It’s a well-balanced proper cocktail with a slight hint of vanilla and the clear winner in my book.
