Coffee & Pie Martini: The Ultimate Martini Bitters Recipe
Nov 06, 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. This unique martini bitters recipe is a sophisticated, dessert-inspired cocktail that captures the cozy feeling of a slice of pie and a hot cup of coffee.
By utilizing the El Guapo Sweet Potato Syrup recipe as the sweetener and Chicory Pecan Bitters for the spice, this cocktail delivers incredible flavor complexity, ensuring it becomes an instant 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.
Coffee & Pie Martini 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
Martini Bitters Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour the vodka, Sweet Potato Syrup, and Chicory Pecan Bitters into the glass.
- Stir Gently: Stir the mixture clockwise with a mixing spoon for about 30 seconds, or until it is well chilled. (Stirring is the preferred technique for spirit-forward cocktails to ensure a smooth texture.)
- Strain & Garnish: Strain the cocktail into a pre-chilled martini glass.
- Serve: Garnish with a whole cinnamon stick before serving to add a warm, 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.
