How to make an Espresso Martini with World Barista Champion Boram Um!

2023 World Barista Champion Boram Um shows us how to prepare his signature espresso martini drink with an easy recipe you can make at home!
Ingredients:
20 gr of Brazilian pulped natural processed coffee
1 oz sugar syrup (made with 1:2 water to brown sugar ratio)
1 oz vodka
1 oz cherry liqueur
Ice cubes
Process:
- Pull a double shot of espresso in a carafe and let it cool down.
- Prepare the sugar syrup by dissolving brown sugar in water at a 1:2 ratio over low heat. Let it cool before using.
- Add to coffee equal parts of sugar syrup, vodka and cherry liqueur to add fruity notes.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and coffe mixture and shake well.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass using a fine mesh strainer to ensure no ice falls into the glass.
Tips:
- Use plenty of ice to ensure the drink is served chilled, but be careful not to excessively dilute the beverage with the ice.
- Shake really well to give a nice texture to the drink.
- If you are using a Mazzer Philos go to grind setting 20/50 range, if you are using a Omega X hand grinder go to 8 - 10+4 range
Enjoy your Espresso Martini!

[@axelf.w.1912]

It sounds quite sweet but also a nice touch with the cherry liqueur. I would probably reduce the syrup and take some quality coffee liqueur in place of some of the cherry liqueur.

[@ramrod132]

There are a ton of styles of cherry liqueurs available and availability varies by region. Can you offer a recommendation of what style or flavor profile to look for?