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Smoky Expresso Martini
A smoky version of the much-loved classic. Caffeine kick gets a matching smoky punch, with freshly brewed espresso paired with the rich peat smoke and subtle sweetness of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish.
- Easy
- 1-3 min
ingredients and how to craft
Ingredients
- 40 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish
- 20 Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
- 25 Espresso
- 5 Sugar Syrup
- Three coffee beans
How to craft the Smoky Exppreso Martini
First Step
Chill your coupe (or martini) glass and, if possible, your ingredients. Brew a fresh espresso for the best aroma and a creamier foam.
Second Step
Add Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish, coffee liqueur, espresso and sugar syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake fast and vigorously until the shaker feels ice-cold.
Third step
Double strain into the chilled glass to keep it silky smooth and finish with three coffee beans for the classic Espresso Martini touch.
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An Espresso Martini without vodka?
Traditionally, an Espresso Martini is made with vodka — clean, neutral, and designed to let the coffee lead. But swap vodka for a peaty Scotch and the cocktail takes on an entirely new character.The smoke of an Islay single malt brings depth that vodka simply can’t offer. Rich espresso meets peat smoke, coffee liqueur adds sweetness, and the result is a darker, more layered cocktail with a lingering finish.
That smoky contrast is what makes this serve so compelling for whisky drinkers. If you enjoy cocktails where bold flavours take the lead, the Smoky Espresso Martini delivers a satisfying balance of coffee, sweetness and signature Islay smoke. The same whisky used here — Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish — also shines in spirit-forward cocktails like the Bold Fashioned, where its smoky character and sherry-cask sweetness take centre stage in a very different style of serve.
Choosing the right Laphroaig for your Espresso Whisky Cocktail
While several whiskies can work in this Laphroaig Espresso Martini, 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish is our recommended choice — building on the iconic 10 Year Single Malt Scotch character with an added layer of sherry oak sweetness. Expect bold peat smoke, balanced with notes of Manuka honey that play beautifully against espresso’s bitterness.
Of course, the best Laphroaig for your Whisky Espresso Martini can also depend on how much peat your palate enjoys. If you prefer a more approachable introduction to Laphroaig’s smoky character, Select Scotch Whisky is a great place to start. Created from whiskies matured in a variety of casks — including Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximénez hogsheads, ex-bourbon barrels and finished in virgin American oak — it delivers signature medicinal peat smoke alongside brighter notes of red fruit, lime and a subtle floral finish.
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A smoky version of the much-loved classic. Caffeine kick gets a matching smoky punch, with freshly brewed espresso paired with the rich peat smoke and subtle sweetness of Laphroaig 10 Year Old Sherry Oak Finish.
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Easy
- 1-3 min
