How to Make Cold Brew & Espresso Martini

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Let's make the Espresso Martini, 2 ways! A Nitro Espresso Martini? A Nitrotini? This week we had the pleasure of teaming up with the one and only @MrBlackSpirits coffee liqueur to build upon one of Dick Bradsell’s most renowned drink from the 80’s: the Espresso Martini. By making a pre-batched nitro version of this classic, using cold brew made from the best quality coffee beans, you’ll be ready to ride the current heatwave with the freshness of MrBlack in no time. Make sure to check out their channel for more cocktail ideas, as well as the cocktail competition for all UK and US Cocktail Time family (link above). So pull up a chair and learn all about it in today’s episode of Cocktail Time!
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0:00 MrBlack intro
0:20 Today's episode
1:04 MrBlack Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
1:38 Espresso Rumtini
3:20 Cold Brew
4:50 Leftover coffee garnish
5:32 Cold Brew Nitrotini
8:30 MrBlack Cocktail Time "Competition"
9:22 Recipes
The team behind this video:
Robi Fišer
Sašo Veber
Phantom hand
#espressomartini #mrblackspirits #coffeecocktails

[@KevinKos]

Enter for the Mr.Black Ultimate Coffee Cocktail Kit here: mrblack.co/mr-black-x-kevin-kos-competition/ What base spirit do you like to use for your Espresso Martinis? Nothing beats tequila for me, but rum sure is a runner up. Check out our CURIADA collection of bottles: bit.ly/craftbottlesforgreatcocktails If you like what we do, you can also support the channel here: 👕 Merch: my-store-11171765.creator-spring.com 🎩 Patreon: www.patreon.com/cocktailtime 🛒 My Store: kit.co/KevinKos 🌍 Web Page: www.kevinkos.com/

[@MaximusMuleti]

Irish cream liqueur like baileys is always a solid option, I guess that would make it like a latte martini then though

[@phantomhandofcocktailtime6911]

I’ll be keeping the rest of the amarena cherries 😉

This one was strong on the aroma and the taste! Good thing I love coffee! Can't wait to shoot the next episode to bring something new to the cocktail world! ;)

[@dmitryaksenov9166]

My twist on Espresso Martini is with an Armenian apricot brandy as a base spirit and amaretto Disaronno liqueur. Paired really well with Lavazza Rossa, moka pot brewed. Lemon peel for garnish. Delicious

[@KevinKos]

Sounds delicious! 🤩

[@MrBlackSpirits]

Kevin you killed this! Both versions of this drink look tasty AS, cheers.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you Mr.Black for allowing me to create with your delicious liqueur. Cheers!

[@tsherman44]

Kevin, you've outdone yourself again! I do batched cocktails for my Dungeons & Dragons group every few weeks. This one will go great with a Sunday "brunch" / all day session we have coming up. I hope you continue to make batched cocktail recipes in the future!

Dude no way! Fellow D&D player here! Kevin always give me cocktails or syrups after shooting the episodes so I can bring them to my D&D group! 😄 Cheers to you and your team! ⚔️🏹🪓

[@prdcs]

Those grains of coffee pouring out of the bottle... ❤

[@nopvittayakom5446]

Wonderful! I really love single origin coffee with this cocktail recipe. I see some people immersion cold brew but change method to soups vide and have different flavors .

[@ShawnsEPIC]

i’m obsessed with your videos lol you’re fantastic.

[@KevinKos]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@blueheart9873]

This is amazing. As someone who is more into the mastery of coffee and kind of into cocktails this is the ideal combination

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

KEVIN!!!! Coffee cocktails are my blind spot!!! I need to explore them more, and get creative. This video def gives me ideas!!!! CHEERS!!!!

[@KevinKos]

I am glad I can help you with this episode! Cheers, Tim!

[@thehfreedy3guy]

Oh my gosh this looks incredible. Going to make this as soon as I get the chance!!

[@KevinKos]

Let me know how you like it when you will try it out 😉🥂

[@mariannakump8857]

This sounds like something I will really enjoy. I had to order a bottle of Mr. Black because I couldn't find it locally. I can't wait to try this cocktail. ❤️

[@OldFashionedWays]

amazing as always. thanks and cheers

[@marcoperez2969]

The Espresso Martini is my favorite coffee cocktail, and I never thought it could be bettered. Great video as always. Salud from Mexico 🥂

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! Cheers to Mexico!

[@CopyCatCo]

The Nitrotini looks delicious! I swear every other week I see a recipe online that needs an Isi whipper and every time it gets harder to resist spending $100-150 on one.

[@matthewlockhart6243]

I live in Australia and love Mr Black. Thanks for this great episode and competition opportunity Kev mate

[@KevinKos]

Good luck!

[@khunkyi]

Love it. Definitely trying it out.

[@DuyTaSama]

Thanks a lot for the technique u share on this video, also sustainable garnish. Im heading to a sustainable cocktail competition and this gave me a lot of idea (and by luck i use the same ingredient =]] Wish u all the best to create more interesting content

[@FidoMcCokefiend]

Mezcal and coffee pair wonderfully. Definitely going to try that out!

[@KevinKos]

You are right! Mezcal does go nicely with coffee. Cheers!

[@Youngchux1]

Mr Black makes me proud to be an Aussie coffee/cocktail lover.

[@KevinKos]

Cheers to Australia!

[@wrennjb]

That first pour was a nice edit!

[@KevinKos]

True masterpiece of Robi and Sašo. Thank you!

[@MegaUjj]

Looks absolutely lovely 🔥

[@jakejavitch6364]

This looks amazing! I am hosting a cocktail night next week and might have to put this on the menu!!

[@KevinKos]

Cheers! 🥂😊

[@thecatofnineswords]

My favourite cocktail made by my favourite cocktail maestro! This is the pinnacle of coffee heaven. I must - absolutely must - try the nitrous method.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@benjaminx2870]

Boy, the last one looks delicious. Thanks for the inspiration, now I need a siphon ;)

[@mwallgren]

You can get the amarena cherries from Lidl during Italian week.

Exactly! I bought a couple jars!

[@KevinKos]

Exactly! Thank you!

[@MrMoney331]

0:09 That is a super cool Effect! Great Start!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the rest of the episode too 😊🥂

[@dannyk1818]

Amazing as always lads! Been making cold brew for years now, just added some orange peels to my latest batch :)

[@KevinKos]

Awesome! Orange and coffee is a great paring. Cheers!

[@jackjohnston7784]

Interesting! Great video

[@aeenai]

Very impressive video 👏👏

[@mooyah9555]

Master at work. This should be played in high volume.

[@ChrisTaylor-un1wv]

I use mine with Baileys and brown cacao shaken.

[@Vikingwerk]

Those look amazing!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks a lot!

[@rabosdegallo]

That first shot though 😮 🤯🤯🤯

[@kortex5130]

how to drink used to be my go-to booze channel. safe to say you've replaced him, when it comes to creative, informative and classy videos. I almost feel like I'm at the bar ordering your special drinks, on which you're giving me a history lesson. really comforting. just a shame I don't get to drink what you make lol

[@KevinKos]

I am stepping into big shoes with this. Maybe you will someday. Who knows 😉 Thank you!

[@Shimi.Hendrix]

Amazing Kevin, looks delicious! Gotta try that soon. Btw, Great collaboration with Martin Hudák! Cheers! And gre

[@KevinKos]

Cheers!

[@bottomshelfdav]

GENIUS!!!!!

[@Torqss]

Cant wait to watch

[@MaximusMuleti]

I've definitely gone for a sweeter variety for my Expresso martinis. 1oz coffee liqueur, 1oz Bailey's, a double shot of Expresso, and an oz of simple syrup. Shake til frothy

[@3duardo17]

What would you recommend for a replacement of the sweet vermouth? What do you think of licor 43? Or removing it entirely would measurements stay the same?

[@ThomasS17]

I wish I could (finally) get Mr Black here in Canada...

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

Since there are no words to explain how delicious and appealing these 2 drinks look, I will just say I would love to be your neighbor. 😁 Cheers Kevin and the rest of the team.

[@KevinKos]

I would love to host you with cocktails like this! 😉🥂

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

@@KevinKos You are too kind Kevin. 🤩

[@jonathangleason9404]

Love rum in an espresso martini!

[@eduardalexandrubruchner1531]

Do you have to pour them all at the same time once you start releasing the pressure or can you return it back to the fridge

[@foreverzombie3054]

I absolutely love, cherish, admire your craft!!!! You like the Van gogh of cocktails and drinks, you majestic genius 👌 I myself doing and making classic cocktails, drinks and I did a Mixology course long time ago. I really hope I will be in the giveaway for Mr. Black

[@KevinKos]

Thank you so much! Best of luck with giveaway! Cheers!

[@Timpranillo]

Great video as always Cocktail Time team! Love the rum version. Been on an Aquavit kick lately, I'm not sure it works here, but only one way to find out!

[@KevinKos]

True! Let us know how it turned out 😉 Cheers!

[@JIGGERandKNIFE]

Thanks for the great effort and awesome content! Is it possible to use the nitrous chargers with a regular isi whip or do I have to buy an extra whipper?

[@KevinKos]

If you can find N2 cartridges that fit your regular whipper, then use the same whipper you already have. Isi has bigger N2 cartridges so it requires a different siphon. Just don't like it with N2O (regular cream whipping gas) since that will yield different results.

[@filiproch3653]

hello kevin, could you share the recipe for the mead from beegroni episode? or give us some tips how to choose a good one at the store

[@CaravanFarms]

I entered to win! This would be a fun prize for sure! Thank you for the heads up and chance! CHEERS!

[@KevinKos]

Good luck!

[@evanalexiou3255]

Hey there great work!how many ml is the glass you're using?thank you

[@evanalexiou3255]

For the nitrotini*

[@adamkaveriii]

Hi Kevin. Love the video! How many servings does your nitrous recipe make? And what is the shelf life?

[@KevinKos]

It depends on the glass volume but it should be good for around 8 cocktails. Use it in 4 days

[@Gantzie]

This is the exact justification I need to get an iSi Nitro.

[@KevinKos]

Enjoy using it! Cheers!

[@spro86]

How much is 'one shot' of espresso in ml?

[@MrNateiyf]

I’ve already had mine made. Orange mocha mr blackuccino

[@KevinKos]

Nice! Cheers!

[@vanderfleet-martin]

I love how environmentally conscious your videos are

[@KevinKos]

🌍🥂

[@alextgreene100]

Can you definitely use two N2 charges per 1L siphon whipper? I thought it was just one for the nitro version?

[@KevinKos]

I found some instructions where it's stated that you can use, but if you are unsure about it, use one.

[@jakejavitch6364]

Hey Kevin! I just tried the nitro-tini and when I went to pour it out of the whipper, it came out without the cascade effect and was mostly bubbles. Any tips?

[@KevinKos]

Did you use the N2 cartridge or it was N20 (regular cream whipper cartridge)?

[@jakejavitch6364]

@@KevinKos I think it was the regular one, I’ll try to find some of the N2’s!

[@spiritsurgeon]

Hi Kevin, I am BRIJESH from Bombay (India). I wanted to understand the technique of using liquid nitrogen for clarified cocktail so that it doesn't loose any flavour of ingredients used to make that cocktail. Please help me understand how it works?

[@cabaretvoltaire9735]

how many days can I keep it in the fridge?

[@KevinKos]

It's good for up to 7 days in a siphon.

[@apaul7502]

man mr black has been sponsoring so many videos, i just cant believe its that good. they are pushing it way too hard.

[@davidcutherell5719]

Completely off topic - but just curious, when you first started making cocktail videos, how long did it take for you to publish one? Secondly, how much time does it take nowadays?

[@KevinKos]

I started in May 2020. We are a team of three and we published the same week we filmed the first episode. Nowadays it takes about 6-8 hours to film one episode but about 40 hours to make it. Making the recipe, testing, writing the script, filming, editing, and publishing... Thank you!

[@jeremyn6726]

Just a caution, you need the large 1L whipper for this. I realized this about 3/4th into pouring my ingrediants into my 500ml Whipper lol

[@gabrielns22]

I love Mr. Black and I agree it's the best coffee liquor but it's not easy to get in Italy :(

[@jr.bobdobbs]

We got Borghetti and Sprezzo etc, arguably even better choices.

[@KevinKos]

Sorry to hear that! I am sure it will come sooner or later. Cheers!

[@gabrielns22]

@@jr.bobdobbs I know but those are too sweet for my taste.

[@keremcancetiner7379]

Dude that's a huge giveaway

[@KevinKos]

Don't hesitate to sign in. Good luck! 🤞

[@zayonkiber2510]

Damn coffee liqueur of good status is hidden or rare

[@tobitop1439]

What is that little bottle with salt on ?

[@KevinKos]

20% saline solution. 20g salt mixed in 80g of water.

[@susanlama9374]

Big fan sir.. All the way from Nepal ..😊😊 We dont have Mr black in here so would love to try making some cocktails with Mr Black 😊😊

[@KevinKos]

Best regards to Nepal! Cheers!

[@IvandisDeus]

saline solution is basically just salt water, right? How can I make it myself?

[@KevinKos]

It's a 20% saline solution. Mix 20g of salt with 80g of water. Cheers!

[@ardentdrops]

I've always been a bit confused about the purpose of a coffee liqueur in a recipe that also uses coffee as an ingredient. Seems redundant, right?

[@KevinKos]

It seems redundant but still, freshly brewed coffee gives a different taste and texture that the one in coffee liqueurs so it's needed in some cases.

[@AlexanderNigbor]

not a fan of coffee but that is a beautiful drink

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! 3rd!!!!!

[@abhishekzambare]

Can you make something like we can make it in home easyly

[@KevinKos]

There are some of the episodes on my portfolio with an easier approach that doesn't require special tools. Cheers!

[@GrantMcWilliams]

You can pronounce Vermouth correctly (as it is in Slovene) as just about every language in the world pronounces it the same way except for people who speak English who get confused when they see the French spelling. If anyone gives you guff about pronouncing it correctly, I back you up!

[@anclittler6382]

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