Express Yourself Cocktail: Essential Espresso Martini Kit
Aug 31, 2025
If you want a rich, silky espresso martini with serious flavor, this is the recipe you keep on standby. The Express Yourself cocktail takes the classic and gives it New Orleans soul. Sweet Potato Syrup adds warm spice. Chicory Pecan Bitters bring depth and a roasted backbone. It tastes like dessert without being sweet and it looks good doing it.
Your At-Home Espresso Martini Kit
This formula gives you everything you need for a perfectly balanced espresso martini at home. No artificial anything. No fuss. Just clean ingredients and a frothy finish every time.
Ingredients
Recipe: @hurricane_christa
📸: @the.sauceress
- 2 oz Vodka (we love 13th Colony)
- 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur (we used Kahlua)
- 0.5 oz El Guapo™ Sweet Potato Syrup
- 6 dashes El Guapo™ Chicory Pecan Bitters
- Whole espresso beans
How to Make the Express Yourself Cocktail
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, Sweet Potato Syrup and Chicory Pecan Bitters to a shaker.
- Fill with ice.
- Shake hard until the shaker is frosty and the foam is thick.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with three espresso beans.
Beyond the Classic: Chicory Pecan in Your Espresso Martini
Chicory Pecan Bitters turn this into something special. They add nutty, roasted notes that lift the coffee flavor. Sweet Potato Syrup adds gentle spice and roundness. Together they create a cocktail with serious flavor and no artificial anything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the sweet potato syrup?
Yes. Rich simple syrup or maple syrup will work, but Sweet Potato Syrup gives this drink its signature depth.
Do I need to use fresh espresso?
Fresh espresso or strong cold brew concentrate gives you the best flavor and foam. Instant coffee will fall flat.
What is the purpose of the bitters?
They add nutty, roasted complexity and balance the sweetness. Bitters make the drink feel complete.
What about the espresso bean garnish?
Three beans are traditional. They represent health, wealth and happiness. Eat them if you want. Leave them if you don’t.
