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    RumChata Espresso Martini

    Published: Dec 5, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    A RumChata Espresso Martini is a great cocktail for any coffee lover. It is a simple martini recipe with just 2 ingredients: RumChata and a double shot of Espresso. The two are shaken together and served in a sugar rimmed martini glass. It is the perfect dessert cocktail or happy hour drink!

    RumChata Espresso Martini garnished with coffee beans
    Table of Contents hide
    1 What is RumChata?
    2 Ingredients and Supplies
    3 Espresso
    4 Making Espresso at Home
    5 Dry Shake & Ice Shake
    6 More Martini Style Cocktails
    7 Did you make this recipe?!
    8 RumChata Espresso Martini Recipe

    What is RumChata?

    RumChata is a creamy liqueur of Caribbean rum that is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. It is made to mimic the flavors of Horchata, a traditional Mexican, Central America and Spanish drink.

    Horchata is a milky drink made by soaking rice grains or nuts in water and then infusing it with flavors of cinnamon and vanilla. Then it is sweetened with sugar and served over ice.

    The bottle of RumChata describes what it is exactly: Horchata con Ron (Horchata with Rum), Caribbean Rum with Real Dairy Cream, Natural and Artificial Flavors.

    Ingredients and Supplies

    You just need two ingredients plus some optional garnishes to make this RumChata Espresso Martini:

    • RumChata
    • Espresso

    Plus sugar for the rim of the glass and maybe some coffee beans for garnish.

    A good cocktail shaker is a bar essential. If you don’t have one you can always use a mason jar with a lid and a mesh strainer.

    pouring a RumChata Espresso Martini into a glass

    BUT if you want to buy a really beautiful shaker like the one pictured below you can grab it on Amazon for under $30. Etched Glass Cocktail Shaker

    Another great bar essential is a jigger, which is a bartender term for ounce measurer. We love this double sided jigger that measures 1 oz and 2 oz, plus all the in-betweens: .75, 1.25, & 1.5oz.

    Espresso

    You will need two ounces of brewed espresso, which is also called a double shot. Be careful if you are getting a double shot from a local coffee shop or Starbucks. Sometimes they will pull a Ristretto shot which is a smaller stronger “double shot”.

    If you go to a coffee shop to get your espresso for this RumChata Martini, make sure you ask for a DOUBLE ESPRESSO SHOT, and tell them that you do not want a Ristretto shot.

    Double shot of espresso in a glass cup

    Making Espresso at Home

    A really cost effective way to make espresso at home is using a Stovetop Bialetti Moka, here is a great video showing how to use the Bialetti.

    You can also use an at home Espresso Machine (I use mine every single day), or a Nespresso Machine!

    If you make your double shot at home you will want to make sure it is cooled before using or it will melt the ice and water down your martini.

    Dry Shake & Ice Shake

    When you make your RumChata martini you will do something called a dry shake and then follow with an ice Shake.

    A Dry Shake is when you shake the cocktail ingredients first without ice. Creating a really rich foam for your cocktail. This is a method also used in cocktails with egg whites, like this Tequila Sour.

    showing an espresso martini that has a dry shake
    Dry Shake
    showing a martini that has an ice shake after a dry shake
    Ice Shake

    The you will follow with an Ice Shake, obviously by adding the ice. This cools the cocktail down for serving.

    More Martini Style Cocktails

    • Pomegranate Martini
    • Run It Back Cocktail
    • Frothy Tequila Sour Cocktail

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    RumChata Espresso Martini in a glass with a sugar rim

    RumChata Espresso Martini Recipe

    A simple 2 ingredient martini made with RumChata and Espresso. It is creamy and a little sweet with a kick of caffeine. Perfect for Espresso Martini Lovers!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Servings: 1 martini
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Cocktail Jigger
    • Martini Glass or similar stemmed glass like a Coupe

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz RumChata
    • 2 oz Brewed Espresso- cooled (double shot Espresso, not Ristretto)

    Garnish

    • white sugar
    • coffee beans
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    Instructions

    Rim Martini Glass – Optional

    • On a flat plate pour a little RumChata, on a second flat plate pour a little white sugar.
      white sugar
    • Dip your martini glass in the RumChata and then in the sugar. See photo, the sugar will stick to the rim. Set aside.
      how to sugar rim a martini glass

    RumChata Espresso Martini

    • Dry Shake (no ice)– In a cocktial shaker pour the cooled espresso and RumChata. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
      A dry shake creates a luscious foam on top of your cocktail.
      2 oz RumChata, 2 oz Brewed Espresso- cooled
    • Ice Shake– Add a few cubes of ice and continue to shake for another 15 seconds.
    • Strain into your prepared martini glass.
    • Optionally garnish the RumChata Espresso Martini with coffee beans.
      coffee beans
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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Olena

      December 07, 2022 at 10:06 am

      5 stars
      As soon as I saw you posted RumChata Espresso martini recipe, I told my husband that we need to make it ASAP. And boy was it good ever, Susie! Yum!

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    2. Lauren

      December 06, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      We just got an espresso maker and we made these last night—they are SO good. Creamy, flavorful and SO easy!

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