This Jägermeister Espresso Martini takes the classic Dick Bradsell cocktail and gives it a herbal, coffee forward twist with Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee. It only takes five minutes to shake up, and it is just as good for a dinner party as it is for keeping the night going.
The Espresso Martini was born in London in the 1980s and has gone on to become one of the most iconic cocktails in the world. The story goes that bartender Dick Bradsell whipped it up for a model who asked him for something that would wake her up and keep her going. Two minutes later, a classic was born. Swapping in Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee gives that same drink a warmer, spicier edge, and it is one of my favorite ways to riff on it.
Mini-Lush Guide to Jägermeister
If you are not familiar with Jägermeister yet, my full Lush Guide to Jägermeister has everything you need to know. Here is the quick version.
- Curt Mast invented Jägermeister, which translates to “Master Hunter”
- It is made from 56 herbs, blossoms, roots, and fruits, including citrus peel, licorice, and ginger
- Despite the urban myth, there is no actual stag’s blood in the bottle
- It tastes bitter and sweet all at once, which is exactly what makes it so good in a cocktail
What is Jägermiester Cold Brew?
Cold Brew is Jägermeister’s coffee focused expression. It starts with the same 56 herbs, blossoms, roots, and fruits as the original, blends them with Arabica coffee and a touch of cacao, and bottles the whole thing at 33% ABV. It is meant to be sipped ice cold on its own, but it also happens to be perfect for turning into an Espresso Martini.
What goes into a Jägermeister Espresso Martini
- Jägermeister Cold Brew
- Coffee
- Salted Caramel Spread
- Vanilla
- Ice
🍸Top Tip(le): Chill your Jägermeister Cold Brew ahead of time. Cold ingredients shake up a much better foam.
What tools you need to make Jägermeister Espresso Martini
You’ll need a cocktail shaker for this one! Grab a jigger, a barspoon, strainer, fine strainer and a coupe glass. Shake it as hard as you can if you want that gorgeous coffee colored foam on top.
Where to find more Espresso Martini recipes
Or browse my full roundup of the best Espresso Martini cocktail recipes to try, and my quick guide to easy Espresso Martini cocktails, for even more ideas. Here are a few of my favorites too.
- How to Make the Salted Espresso Martini
- How to Make the John Paul Jones Rum Espresso Martini
- How to Make the Coole Swan Espresso Martini
- How to Make the Chai Spiced Espresso Martini
Plus more Jägermeister recipes here
Why Lush Life Loves It
This one is for anyone who loves an Espresso Martini but wants something with a little more personality. The 56 herbs and botanicals in Jägermeister add a bittersweet depth that a plain vodka Espresso Martini just cannot match, and the whole thing comes together in five minutes flat.
Here is the recipe
Jägermeister Espresso Martini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 50 ml Jägermeister Cold Brew Coffee
- 35 ml Espresso
- 1 bar spoon salted caramel spread
- 12.5 ml Vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker will ice.
- Shake and double strain
- Pour into a Martini Glass