Espresso Martini made Two Ways! | How to Drink

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[@michelguevara151]

espresso+booze=heaven

[@michelguevara151]

your water should not excede 98degrees, or it starts burning the coffee's aromatics, that's what the bitterness is.

[@NytFoxFurry]

I am super happy, and not at all surprised that you are into espresso, and actually know a thing or two about making it. I love James Hoffman's and Seattle Coffee Gear's channels. You and all of them make excellent enjoyable videos.

[@pierre8447]

Did you know made coffee or espresso?? You mixing it up all the time

[@daemionhorne]

I'd ask one of my bartenders to make me one And I don't know if you've been to Canada and had a ice cap. But that's exactly what it tasted like.

[@jameshoffmann]

Thank you for the shoutout! More importantly, thank you for taking your coffee seriously - something I wish more people who mix drinks would do. If you ever need anything coffee related - let me know!

[@howtodrink]

Thank you for making the best damn coffee videos on the internet!

[@bloombergvo959]

Literally my two fave peeps on KZbin. Need to see a collab vid guys. I believe the universe is aiming in that direction.

[@jordanjones4068]

This team-up would be more powerful than all the Avengers.

[@justplainrye]

This. Also, you should do a video on carajillos. Those have become real popular here in Mexico and people are getting creative with 'em... 43 liquor and espresso, though I've found that Moka coffee works pretty damn well (1:1 and lots of ice, shaken). Anywho, I digress. Great video!

[@markitux]

best crossover ever... period!

[@kevingreif5706]

When Greg is interested in something, he's 100% invested in knowing everything about it and I appreciate that extremism

[@RainbowJesusChavez]

He honestly gave some of the most appreciation for the craft that Ive seen from someone outside the industry period on youtube and honestly tripled my respect for the whole channel that I already loved

[@ozymandias3456]

I wish people appreciated that about me, they just call it annoying :(

[@ReaperUnreal]

To quote James Hoffman, "Sometimes I grind my coffee ahead of time. I'm not exactly the most discerning coffee taster at 6am." I feel like that applies perfectly here.

[@MetroidMother]

I spontaneously invented a cocktail once when I was trying to make a Japanese themed cocktail utilizing matcha. I just grabbed the only two Japanese spirits I had and thought that would work together, Roku Gin and Midori, mulled 3 eighths of a lime in the Shaker, added 1 ounce of Roku Gin, 2 ounces of Midori, 2 big teabags of high quality Japanese Ryokucha with matcha imported straight from Japan and 3 dashes of angostura bitters bevor shaking over ice. The result was a cocktail with one of the most beautiful shades of dark green I've ever seen, that tasted amazing, and most certainly will wake you up and than fuck you up. It has the perfect balance of sweet, sour and bitter, and an astonishung number of aromas with amazing depth, while the match gives it enormous amounts of umami and a nice creaminess and the alcohol worked wonders on extracting the flavors of the green tea. It tasted like an alcoholic, sophisticated version of a high quality Green ice tea with melon, herbs, spices, lime and a few roasted notes. That's why I named it "Adults Green Iced Tee". It became my favorite drink. Edit: After some feedback on the name I changed it to Ryuucha, or Dragon-Tea in English, witch definitely sounds a lot better. Thanks to anyone who commented. :)

[@koeryn]

I want this now.

[@MetroidMother]

@@koeryn You can get the tea on Amazon, and all the other ingredients either on Amazon as well, or in most super markets. Just look for ito en one-pot green tea bags with matcha.

[@jackbennett6902]

Maybe name it "The Emperor" instead, since it rolls off the tongue a little easier (unless that already exists, I don't really know).

[@MetroidMother]

@@jackbennett6902 me neither, but it's not some really fancy or expensive drink, it's more or less just a more sophisticated version of green tea with shochu. Yes it is a very complex drink in terms of flavor, but it is also relative simple to make, with not that many ingredients, and while the ingredients used might seem rare in the west, they are quite common in Japan. The emperor representing the ideal of perfection in Japan, no matter how good it is, I don't think it's a cocktail worthy of his name. Maybe Ryuucha (龍茶 / りゅうちゃ / Dragons tea) would be a good name for it. The name should invoke the image of a drink thats drunken by a samurai on a mild, long summers eve bevore a battle, that tasets light, aromatic and flavourful but is actually very strong and invigorating, a last treat to inspire the mind before a long, tiring night. I'm just not good at naming things.

[@MetroidMother]

@@ViktoriousDead Where did that come from? 🤣

[@JL-vx9ri]

As a huge espresso and coffee nerd, I’m impressed that unlike most ppl on KZbin you actually knew what you were talking about!

[@ChillyChilly]

Would love to see a HTD and James Hoffman crossover! That coffee fella is also making some drinks (homemade coffee amaro).

[@djveneko]

The crossover I didn't know I wanted till just now. Yes please!!

[@kellypg]

That'd be awesome! Maybe not as entertaining as watching James suffer through the clear coffee drinks but damn close.

[@Foreversouth0]

I'm ready to be really irresponsible to society's standards at 7 in the morning in a very classy way

[@gcm1992]

A James Hoffman + How To Drink crossover episode needs to happen, please!

[@GK-pm5sf]

thissss

[@emilyslack6209]

0:31-0:33 that coffee bean brought me joy

[@peterlewison3951]

I like how they gave up on bleeping out the F-bombs about halfway through, like "anyone who made it this far probably doesn't care anymore" haha

[@howtodrink]

KZbin only cares about the first couple minutes actually.

[@kellypg]

Holy fuck I didn't even notice

[@robertgiraudo1049]

How To Drink that’s really interesting

[@plamennikolov6068]

First off, as a bartender, I would like to thank you very much for bringing cocktail culture to a wider audience than cocktail lovers and doing an amazing job at it. Overall, a great video about a great cocktail. If you don’t mind me saying here are a few tips I’ve found make for a perfect Espresso Martini: 1. When making the hot espresso version, start by chilling your tins and make sure to let the espresso sit in there for a good 5-10 seconds so that it’s temperature drops before you add the ice. 2. Because of the temperature of the coffee, you’re very likely to encounter some ice shards when shaking initially. Therefore, I would recommend reverse dry shaking this drinks ( shake with ice, remove ice, shake without ice) as this eliminates ice crystals completely and as an added benefit makes it a bit more frothy and enhances the presentation of the drink by making it turn from a homogeneous liquid into the black and foam separated one a bit more slowly.

[@Dirty-Salami]

Was that "Think about that coffee" a subtle Tim and Eric reference?

[@howtodrink]

Got real close to dropping the clip in there

[@Jay-st8jf]

@@howtodrink I thought you were doing Austin Powers in your first version of Kates accent

[@punmastergeneral5548]

For the record, Stolichnaya is pronounced like "stall-each-nye-uh" in Russian.

[@TheNomios]

And, for another redcord, it translates roughly as "The Capital's [vodka]".

[@scott0518]

Pretty sure it is stow-leech-na-ya. At least that is was my high school Russian from 20 years ago says but I forgot most of what I learned.

[@Ben-yr9jo]

But it's Latvian vodka! Important fact!

[@smowl2679]

@@scott0518 in Russian, the "o" turns into a schwa when unstressed, so "stall-each-nye-uh" would be closer. In fact, I'd even say it's closer to "Stah-leach-nye-uh". You *can* pronounce it as you do, it wouldn't prevent people from understanding you or break any rules, but it'd just sound weird to a native speaker.

[@callumburns6607]

This episode just taught me about the secret drawer in my machine, thank you Greg for knowledge I didn't even know I didn't know

[@radeklew1]

You're right that the Moka Pot doesn't make espresso, but it doesn't actually boil the water. That would make it a percolator. Instead, the hot water makes water vapour (not from boiling) which expands and forces the liquid water up through the coffee. It makes really good, strong, non-boiled coffee! Edit: apparently steam and water vapour are the same thing, what I meant to say is that the water is evaporating and not boiling.

[@jacobgreengas7121]

Steam is water vapor, fyi

[@rhemsing3857]

yes! If it was good enough for my little abuela to make the best darn cuban coffee, it's good enough for me.

[@radeklew1]

@@jacobgreengas7121 I looked it up and you're right, the distinction I thought I was making was between water vapour formed from evaporation below the boiling point and steam from boiling water.

[@Caffeine.And.Carvings]

Uhm, yes^^ the mokka pot boils water - water Turns to steam, pressure rises, steam pressure in the chamber presses hot water which hasn't turned to steam (but still is boiling) through the tube in the bottom and through the coffee bed into the top mounted can. Simple as that, no vapor due to lower pressure, just 100°C water and steam

[@alec9959]

can we get a "the more you drink" sticker

[@cypherfunc]

or tshirt!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Well played Greg! 👌

[@jeffersonderrickson5371]

James Hoffman is one of my favorite watches. I would HIGHLY recommend him!

[@Cold_Leftovers]

*PETITION FOR THE RETURN OF THE SODA JERK*

[@scaper8]

Agreed. I bought a copy of _Fix the Pumps_ after that episode. Great book!

[@ladylad2763]

A thousand times yes

[@ThingsAMaskCantHide]

I second this notion! I likewise acquired fix the pumps and would love to see more!

[@armor_plated_gecko]

I've been watching alllllll of these after breaking my leg and being forced to sit around for WEEKS. Thanks for the knowledge and entertainment :)

[@levipeck4414]

I don't want to be a stickler, just a helpful tip, but when you go to tamp try to not insert the tamp at an angle at first because it can cause a bit of a leveling issue when pressing which will make the water push through the lower area because it gives less resistance. So the tip is try to keep the tamp flat when inserting into head. Great video Greg, keep up the great work.

[@dylancarson4538]

It was cool seeing you work on this last night

[@EmmettMcMullan]

Hey Greg, I wanted to comment because I've been really enjoying your videos a lot lately. This one especially brought up some happy nostalgia for me from when I was a cafe manager and fell in love with making good espresso and mixing novel mixtures for myself and guests. Your dedication to process is admirable, and I've gotten a lot from your encouragement to make your syrups and other enhancers at home. It might surprise you to read that I'm an alcoholic 5-years sober, but I still love your channel and your videos even though I don't consume any alcohol in my kitchen. Just yesterday I only needed a bit of the juice of one lemon to finish a sauce for my breakfast. I can remember being unsure of what else to do with the rest of a lemon if I found myself in that situation before (or using more lemon juice than I really needed, not to waste any), but because of you I thought with confidence about a work around before I'd cut into my fruit. I just used my peeler to take off all of the zest before I cut into it, dropped the peels into a pan with a 2:1 sugar and water mixture, along with the leftover juice, and cooked it into lemon simple syrup. I bottled it with the semi-candied peels in the bottle to extract further as much as they would (and just 'cause it's pretty), and today I mixed a half ounce into 3.5oz of seltzer and it made a delicious lemon soda. I'm so pleased with the results! Thanks for everything you're doing, amigo.

[@GodAdmit]

And I'm accidentaly early. I'm a new subscriber, by like.. 15 minutes new lmfao. But yeah I love your videos, and I can't wait to make and try some of your drinks

[@FaultAndDakranon]

I invented a cocktail that was a ginger and chili syrup, coconut cream, (bacardi?) rum and seltzer. Served tall over ice with a lime wedge. Something about the coconut fat and bubbly textures, and multiple types of heat and cool/creamy mouth feel, and some sour/citrus to cut through it when you feel like it? Made me very happy. Not too sweet, not too spicy, not too alcoholic, not too rich. Just a long glass of very fun refreshing drink. Not overly complex or subtle. But of all the people in the the world, I figured you'd appreciate the joy of creating a cocktail that was better than you'd hoped. I love your originals.

[@boozeontherocks]

Greg, Good man. When I made mine I went to a local place. I never thought about using a cold brew concentrate. That is a great comparison. Keep up the awesomeness!!

[@MrManOverThere]

Couple things for clarification for ya; I use that same espresso brewer at the bar I work at, phenomenal machine. For the price you pay it is totally worth it, and it also comes with a measure guide for the grinding process! The finger method imparts flavor into the grind. Also, alpha grade spirit is in regards to the grain used. Stolichnaya uses 100% wheat grain in their spirit (awesome stuff) and that guarantee in consistency is the alpha grade, it also is in regards to the type of wheat, as some wheats are better for alcohol production, where others are better suited for food purposes outside alcohol. Great video, I have to make these all the time and I never use Kahlua for my drinks, and never thought about the inherent sweetness to it that gets lost in coffee liqueur substitutes.

[@eaglesfan19029]

Yeah man, the lemon give it a POP that I just can't describe. I usually make my coffee martinis with drip coffee since I don't have an espresso machine yet. However, they're still just as delicious!

[@alflurin]

A couple of years ago, if you would asked me about any cocktail, I would say it was a waste of good booze. Thank you for making me understand that I can extend my love for cooking into a passion for making cocktails. I started cooking with 4, so I have 37 years backlog to work on cocktails... well... more like 16, I only started drinking alcohol at the age of 25. Many thanks for another great upload! Cheers

[@jordanjones4068]

I was thinking: "No way Greg isn't at least a slight coffee nerd". Greg: Name-drops James Hoffman. SUSPICION CONFIRMED.

[@howtodrink]

Well... I sorta failed to name drop him.

[@jordanjones4068]

@@howtodrink You succeeded where it counts! I actually got into cocktails coming from the coffee world. Those two world's seem to overlap a lot. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@ohdrey89]

There is something so Italian about espresso and a wedge/peel of lemon. The sour tart lemon balances the coffees more dominant strong bodied flavors and allows all the floral/fruity aromatic complexities to come forward and espress themselves. The magical science behind it is amazing. Always drink espresso with lemon! I’m Italian and I always do.

[@BarbarianGod]

My favourite is still turkish/balkan style coffee, can't beat a nice rich creamy coffee from a cezve/đezva :D

[@wilder955]

hey man am starting at a new cocktail bar after my last bar closed due to lockdown, been binging your videos to refresh my memory and learn how to make drinks i previously didnt know, thank you so much feel so much more confident for my first shift

[@brandonskocypec4565]

ayy make the perk a cola’s from call of duty zombies! (juggernog, speed cola, etc)

[@wyattmaniscalco3090]

YES

[@skuzzyj]

This is actually a great idea

[@samp9085]

YES

[@LuvzToLol21]

That's... actually a good idea

[@meganthackeray156]

The increase in cuts were really jarring this episode, but this is still our favorite cocktail channel.

[@cheesemeister9610]

11:13 You May consume three beans, no more. They will know if you consume more.

[@cassdelioncourt]

I love Mr Black! My boyfriend and I were taking a little camping trip and stumbled across Distillery Botanica (we live in Australia) and I fell in love with Mr Black. They have some awesome Gins too! Really happy to see this little Australian Distillery is recognised in other countries :)

[@tsarstepan]

Very sweet is a good thing. That's how I love my coffee. I drink my sugar and milk with a splash of coffee.

[@nealstarbird3901]

Nice to see another canonical cocktail video go up! Love all the content.

[@jakobcarver9825]

I love James Hoffman he’s definitely fun to watch

[@Bensch85]

Still the best man for cocktails on KZbin, even after all these years! 😎

[@MachnShn]

My first thought on hearing the accent in the beginning was "is this a Clockwork Orange drink?" So I guess if you were aiming for "Droog" you nailed it, otherwise... not so much?

[@mglenadel]

I make my Espresso Martinis with a twist (not an actual twist, like in a lemon-, mind you): instead of coffee liqueur, I go with a 0.5 oz of Pernod. The anise flavor goes really well with the coffee. In addition to that, I like to garnish with a single star anise pod instead of the three coffee beans.

[@miriamvlachoulis6875]

Me, who cannot smell properly nor stand the bitterness of coffee: oh this looks dope

[@snowparody]

Ahaha same

[@dragonglassware]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for using our Martini Glasses, you rock!

[@Jake.Nash629]

I've made a couple espresso martinis of my own, they're so delicious!!

[@cnhoffman]

I really appreciate that you did the espresso martini two ways. A lot of people just do one way usually the cold brew method. As someone who makes espresso at home, my affection for the espresso martini feels betrayed when people don't give credit to the original Dick Bradsell version. I'm not trying to be a snob and telling everyone that they need to have true espresso to make this, but everyone should be aware that the original is with actual espresso.

[@Krivulda]

10:15 It is pronounced more like stah-leech-nayah and it means "from capital city"

[@savigemjd]

My favourite cocktail to make, both in work where I can avail of the stupid expensive espresso machine and at home out of my little pod machine. The perfect predrink before a night out for Kate Moss' exact reasoning. So glad you tackled this. Will most definitely be incorporating the lemon in the future

[@brianhawkins]

"PID controller" - somebody went to engineering school....

[@howtodrink]

Just a coffee nerd- before they were standard gear everyone was hacking them into their espresso machines

[@Mr.Fish404]

that's what I thought when I heard that

[@Ascendant7Justice]

@@howtodrink Bonus points if you can tell us what PID stands for!

[@sarahlabbe9779]

@@Ascendant7Justice Bonus if he can draw the scheme of the PID system and where the operations take place

[@marcusFZ6]

I think someone read too much of the brochure.......most likely got a on/off temp switch to keep the water hot - square wave control, hahahahaha

[@salemite]

There is a cafe I pop into here in Portland regularly during the summer for Espresso Spritzers, which is basically cold brew and seltzer with a zest. It's real good and I recommend playing around with.

[@Theeightmilebend]

7:43 I swear I thought you were breaking the glass into the drink !

[@DoVisenya]

me too! Took me a second to realize it was an ice cube

[@__Edge]

I first discovered the espresso martini in Denmark a few years ago and just fell in love. It was (and still is) the best drink I’ve ever had, alcoholic or not. So happy you featured this on your channel. A few years later I discovered Mr Black while in Sydney and again fell in love. I’m thrilled you also love it and features it in this

[@Linktolegends97]

I figure with Doom Eternal coming out in like a month some powerup inspired drinks would be appropriate. All in favour?

[@Vuillaume1870]

Thank you very much for this video! Using Mr. Black instead of Kahlua made all the difference in the world for me. Not overly sweet, much more present coffee flavors, and a lot more dense froth resulted than with Kahlua. Plus, the double shot instead of my usual single shot espresso upped the coffeeness of it all. This is how I’m doing it from now on.

[@Calcifer7286]

In your videos you constantly say that "oh I love this drink, etc. etc." How about a video where you go over your top 5 or so absolute favorite / most interesting drinks that you have made on the show?

[@08ranaiu]

So happy I found your channel!! Clearly you have an amazing depth and breadth of knowledge, but more importantly you are an absolutely delightful person to watch; cheers!!

[@CocktailsConsoles]

Kinda digging the name “Wake Me Up Then Eff Me Up” for an espresso martini 🥰

[@cnhoffman]

It's a great story, however there's a lot of doubt to whether it's actually true or not.

[@nicolasfalcon1470]

Great video as always, no matter how much you try to out-hipster the Kalhua it always ends up being the perfect choice for this type of cocktails!

[@ethanrockatansky7138]

I immediately miss the singing intro.

[@chinanorthairguns]

I did not.

[@windack768]

I did too, but that impression was on point, so I don't care

[@coenkoppen]

Thanks for the info. I kinda mixed the two recipes. Espresso, Kahlua, vodka, lemon. Tried something new today. I replaced the simple syrup with oat milk. Also sweetish. Gives it a little more creamyness and froth.

[@dangitjacques5133]

Pretty please try to come up with sailor moon inspired cocktails. I know you’re a guy and probably didn’t watch it but it was a gate way drug for many women into anime. 💫🌙

[@procrastinatinggamer]

Random trivia - the foamy layer on the first one is called the crema. It’s actually the agitated oils from the coffee beans (which is why it’s there on any espresso coffee you’d get at a cafe.

[@ajinkyarajguru431]

Mister black = Br. Black I think we have had a few too many already

[@kestrelhawkins6078]

I regularly use a lemon twist just over my morning coffee. It really brings up the taste, and totally makes it something special.

[@pjpopsicle6938]

I feel like this is just a black Russian with more steps

[@joshuagwynne3090]

A black russian has no actual coffee.

[@pjpopsicle6938]

@@joshuagwynne3090 most black Russian mixs are a 1:1:1 of coffee liqueur, vodka , and expresso, so yes by the the actual recipe it does have coffee

[@oldfrend]

black russian isn't classy enough for a coked up 80s supermodel though.

[@WVPiper]

pj popsicle that is incorrect, the IBA standard recipe for a Black Russian is simply 2:1 vodka to coffee liqueur. That is not to say that you can’t add coffee to it, but then you would end up with an Espresso Martini...

[@Lvbstda14]

Just recently tried this at La Reunion in Dallas. 10/10 would recommend. Phenomenal drink; thanks for the video!!

[@davidfuertes1973]

Great video interesting and tasty drinks and with that said. I have been making espressos since I was 7 I'm 46 going on 47 now and I was tough that you don't need a fancy machine to make good espresso. My grandmother taught me the way expresso has been made in the old country for centuries and I also learned how to make it on one of those machines in a restaurant we owned in Miami. I could taste the difference between the machine brewed and the cafe we make at home.

[@kendallstark4302]

How am I only discovering your channel now?!? Awesome video, awesome drinks, awesome personality!

[@goblinb]

Yes, I can attest that adding that lemon twist really does elevate an espresso martini. I make a version called the Javanese Martini and it requires a lemon twist, as well as espresso brewed with cinnamon, vodka(of course), a turbinado sugar rim, Kalhua, and my addition of Cruzan Blackstrap rum. It's one of my favorite drinks.

[@pipster06]

First video I've seen and I like this guy. Thanks, not only for the recipes, but the history 🤓 Subbed

[@sebastiankobialka4071]

i love this channel. hopefully there are 100 more drinks to present

[@alexisblittlejohn]

I was just looking for a quick simple drink recipe but here I am hours later binge watching your videos! Haha ... you’re so entertaining and I love the energy and knowledge!

[@westieclo]

My uncle from Hong Kong actually introduced me to lemon, sugar, and coffee. I quite liked it when I tried it.

[@jacksonsolsma6448]

Very impressed that you know what a PID controller is! Nice job knowing your stuff. -A senior Chem E at Iowa

[@ellieliu1680]

really like your videos, nicely explained the espresso martini, and I'm just amazed how you can speak so many words in a short time. impressed by your speaking way. :)

[@its_a_nina]

that's wild, i was JUST thinking the other day that you and James should do a collaboration somehow. both of you are my favorite drink channels on youtube!

[@TheDaverob123]

I also have the Barista express and have been trying to find a good espresso martini recipe. After trying several disappointing recipes I came across this video tried the first one and it’s perfect! Also thanks for the loads of other great content!

[@TheDaverob123]

I only garnished with one bean though. Uh oh

[@edgarjauregui6238]

I’m gonna try both drinks, big fan of the channel and the other 2 channels you mentioned. Also a proud owner of a Barista Express, great little machine.

[@damienmurphy369]

I'm gonna be honest, I never comment on videos, yet this video from 1 year ago made me do it. Thankyou for telling me the difference between Mr. black and Kahlua, I can't get Mr. Black and I've been worried to sub Kahlua in instead. Thanks to that little segment in the middle of your video I now know when I can and can't.

[@arickbakken]

I would have never guessed lemon with coffee. That's why I love this channel!!

[@DirtDiggety]

Great video, Greg. I should point out that you are mistaken when you say that "espresso" does not mean "fast." While "espresso" can mean "expressed" or "pressed out" in Italian, that meaning is uncommon. The more common meaning is "fast," like an express train. In fact, Leonetto Cappiello's 1922 ad "La Victoria Arduino" shows a person leaning out of a speeding train to grab an espresso. It's this double meaning that makes it the perfect word to describe the coffee.

[@denisefair2584]

That lemon peel squeeze was beautiful.

[@RetroRobbin59]

Dang Greg!! I haven't owned an espresso machine in years and now I need another!! Well done!

[@Penguin21able]

Turns out to be early in Australia all you have to do is stay up until 4 in the morning. Super easy, barely an inconvenience

[@joekekker1581]

Espresso Martini with spiced rum (Havana Especial) is the way forward. Gives it that brown sugar taste, and I've heard it said that sugar in coffee should always be brown

[@bluemtoo]

I have made my own using the first variation of your recipes with the Flair Espresso maker. Excellent!

[@williamvangundy3358]

Love your choice of the Apartmento espresso machine.

[@j17672]

Hey man I'm not even a big cocktail guy, but I love these vids keep it up. BIG FAN

[@JohnnyDrinks]

I need to meet this man.

[@michelenosari2507]

Great vid Greg, but there's an inaccuracy at 4:50: In a moka water is indeed pushed by the expanding air in the chamber, there's no boiling or bubbling of the water, so coffee made with a moka is an espresso

[@MrSandieman666]

Nothing or no one is more god damn serious about their shit than baristas! For me as a chef bartender dishboy souschef dude, theyre like playing in a 80s hairmetal band and suddenly the horn section with their notesheets walk in. Love them to death =)

[@johngregg6820]

Can I throw in a good coffee liqueur recommendation? Loon Liquor's Coffee Liqueur is FANTASTIC. I snagged a bottle of it while in Minneapolis and it was so rich and smooth, but in no way on the sweet side like so many others. I managed to stretch that bottle for months. Good to sip on its own, add to your afternoon coffee, and cocktails.

[@rhemsing3857]

agreed on the lemon. Best espresso I ever had was garnished with a little lemon zest. Blew my mind.

[@ChiokeAarhus]

My immediate thought of an espresso alcoholic drink is a Carajillo! Nice to see additions!

[@ajfraser224]

Your videos didn't show up in my recommendations for ages for some reason and I've been super busy but now I'm not. Time to binge watch everything to catch up! Missed the show so much :)

[@theameoba]

You've brought my Mr Black Espresso Martini up a notch. Was doing a simple 1:1:1 coffee, Mr Black, Vodka. This is one better. Also, fresh coffee... good advice!

[@eleanorbrown8914]

hey greg! as a coffee and cocktail enthusiast, i’ve been obsessed with this video recently. i was wondering if there was any way you’ve thought about translating a coffee cocktail recipe from using kahlua to mr black. although i have an appreciation for kahlua’s sweetness, i absolutely LOVE that mr black is so coffee-forward

[@koolgurl402]

I woulda tried the not sweet coffee liqueur first because it takes over your whole palette with sweetness. I cant find Mr. Black anywhere in my town... yet! Really hoping it’ll come here soon. I do really love my coffee drinks!