The Best Coffee and Pie Martini with El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup
Sep 16, 2025
Craving a dessert in a glass? This coffee and pie martini is the perfect solution, featuring the rich, earthy flavor of El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup and a few dashes of our award-winning bitters. It is a sophisticated, dessert-inspired cocktail that captures the cozy feeling of a slice of pie and a hot cup of coffee. This unique martini bitters recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Our "Coffee & Pie Martini" Recipe
This recipe is a simple yet elegant cocktail that relies on the quality of its ingredients. The vodka provides a clean, neutral base that allows the other flavors to shine. El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup, a Good Food Award winner, delivers a smooth sweetness with notes of brown sugar and spice. A generous dose of El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters is the secret ingredient that provides the signature "coffee and pie" flavor, with rich notes of roasted pecans and aromatic chicory.
Ingredients
- 3 oz vodka (we used St. Roch)
- 1 oz El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup
- 4 dashes El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Pour the vodka, El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup, and El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters into the mixing glass.
- Stir the mixture clockwise with a mixing spoon until it is well chilled. This technique is preferred for spirit-forward cocktails to ensure a smooth texture without adding unwanted air.
- Strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a whole cinnamon stick before serving to add an aromatic finish.
The Role of Martini Bitters in This Cocktail
While traditional martinis use orange or aromatic bitters, this cocktail gets its unique character from the El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters. These aren't your average martini bitters. They are crafted with specific flavor profiles that can transform a simple drink. The chicory adds a roasted, coffee-like flavor, while the pecan provides a nutty, pie-like essence. This allows you to achieve the taste of coffee and pie without a blender or complex ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a cocktail a martini?
A martini is typically a cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth, often garnished with an olive or lemon twist. However, in modern mixology, the term "martini" is often used to describe any shaken or stirred drink served in a martini glass, such as a chocolate martini or this coffee and pie martini.
What is a sweet potato syrup used for?
El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup is a versatile ingredient. It can be used to sweeten coffee, drizzle over pancakes, or, as in this recipe, to create a rich and flavorful cocktail. Its unique flavor profile adds a new dimension to drinks and desserts alike.
Can you add coffee liqueur to this martini?
Yes, for an even stronger coffee flavor, you can add a small amount of coffee liqueur. We recommend reducing the amount of sweet potato syrup slightly to maintain the cocktail's balance and prevent it from becoming too sweet.
