The END of the Espresso Martini! These are the new kings

[@marlongonzalez2628]

Underrated comment: "...the main contribution of the espresso martini is that it inspired better drinks than itself..." Agree with Leandro. Personal opinion. Nice video!

[@tanyadeejones996]

I respect that.

[@jonathandoherty333]

I really like this more personalized video with the camera man talking you. We can learn so much more that way!

[@DrewHartberg]

Your freezer (and all freezers) is suctioning close because you're creating a vacuum inside. The air inside the freezer gets warm while the door is open and after you close it, that warm air is rapidly cooling and decreasing in volume, thus creating the vacuum.

[@leeshaw6641]

that vacuum is also going to suck air out of the cocktails and effect the foam.

[@Cajerunner]

Also, if you wait 10-15 sec I think it must equalize because the lid will open just fine. It’s only right after closing it that the initial pressure is so high.

[@DatsWhatHeSaid]

@@leeshaw6641 Something has _an effect_ on something, but something _affects_ something. Little mnemonic that helps me remember when to use which.

[@joe_hutnak]

I really like the casual starts of your recent videos, Leandro.

[@MrAsphyxious]

yea starting with a conversation instead of an opener is definitely refreshing

[@davidf3974]

As well as the random shots like the freezer complaint, it breaks up the pace of the video and makes it a lot more fun to watch

[@GoldTheAngel]

Espresso Martini will always be my favourite cocktail. But I'm having fun seeing and experimenting with different types of coffee cocktails!

[@mappinus5028]

One comment about the egg white in the Daily Rituals- I’ve had trouble getting good foam on any cold brew concentrate. Replacing the cold brew concentrate with espresso might make the need for egg white moot.

[@mr-vet]

I make a unique coffee cocktail for my wife, who loves coffee! Let's call it the "Dreamsicle Macchiato". -2 oz coffee liqueur (I use Mr. Black, Kahlua, or a blend of the two) -1/2 oz Grand Marnier -1/2 oz Licor 43 -1/2 oz Orgeat -1/2 Cream of Coconut -1/4 oz simple syrup (optional, depending on how sweet one wants the cocktail) -3 oz milk (wife has a dairy allergy, so I use Good Karma unsweetened Flax Milk or Milkadamia Macadamia Milk--both have a slight nutty taste which enhances the flavor of the cocktail, in my opinion) -3 dashes of Chocolate bitters -4-5 dashes of Fee Brothers Cocktail Fee Foam (if milk is used this is probably not necessary) -Ice, shake with ice for 10-15 seconds, then strain into a 7-8 oz Coupe glass (or martini glass) Garnish with ground cinnamon on top of the foam and a coffee bean

[@johnnyjensen8805]

A plus in the production to also film when you pick up ice!

[@BeastOfTraal]

Smoke and coffee go well together so I bet that mezcal one would be good

[@mr-vet]

Another great coffee cocktail was one we tried in Puerto Rico at the Ron del Barrilito Distillery. Its called the "Tu Cafe" 2 ounces Ron del Barrilito Three Stars 1/2 ounce Averna Liqueur 1/2 ounce Coffee Syrup 3 dashes Chocolate Bitters shake with ice, strain, pour into a rocks glass with ice top it with Coconut Foam

[@ebony2791]

Feel free to invite me as your guest taste tester.

[@josephlau8476]

I like cocktail very much.

[@mrmiralg]

Raw, uncut leandro is the best lol. You looking for stuff you just set down cracks me up. The fact that Marius just follows you around is a nice touch. All of these look great. Esp abuelitas revenge!

[@jessicasprague9085]

Looking for tools was top notch

[@guilherme___]

I totally agree with your comments on the original cocktail! These look like great variations. Will try some of them for sure. My favorite riff is the Espresso Martiki, by Martin Hudak, which made me realize that pineapple and coffee go amazingly well together!

[@stephens2241]

Espresso martini is, in some sense, almost a perfect cocktail. It's improbably simple, but delicious. When you distill it down, it has three ingredients: coffee, sugar, and alcohol. There's nothing left to remove. That's why it's a great base to experiment with and create better cocktails from. My own riff is: 1 3/4oz blanco tequila, 1/4oz mezcal, 1oz espresso, 1oz drambuie, 1/8oz agave nectar 2 dashes angostura bitters.

[@BetterAvecBourbon]

I need to make the Daily Rituals! Love any excuse to add Licor 43 to the tin

[@DidierDuplech]

Great video ! Could you use espresso instead of cold brew in those cocktails ?

[@josephrafferty6763]

Here’s the thing. Cocktails rarely become this popular if they’re not good at some level and, more importantly, simple. As for the first part, people in the cocktail world get far too into their own heads about technical stuff and get overly critical of cocktails that might not be “perfect” or “right”, and forget that what matters is that the drinker enjoys the drink. As for the 2nd part, I’d challenge you to find a cocktail that became a true classic that wasn’t relatively simple and wasn’t comprised of ingredients that are relatively easy to find and have on hand. That’s where the espresso martini shines. Everyone has easy access to vodka, coffee and a coffee liqueur of some kind. Not everyone has access to obscure liqueurs and modifiers.

[@LaurenRussellElizabeth]

The ingredients are not the simplicity or complexity he’s talking about. 🤦

[@nicktheflybradley]

Hi Leandro, A good show, but Jeffrey Morgantaller’s Irish Coffee is the best of all. My most made though is the Boombox Espresso Martini. 40ml Irish Whiskey, 25ml Mr Black, 25ml Espresso coffee, 10ml Maple syrup. Shaken with ice, 3 coffee beans garnish. Nick from York

[@therustybartender]

Geez Nick I wasn't going to drink tonight but now I NEED to make that Boombox!

[@nathant2309]

Looking forward to making more coffee cocktails!

[@jinsingyue]

Peanut butter espresso martini: espresso shot (30-40 grams dialed in), 2oz screwball, .5 Oz Kahlua. Thank me later.

[@jonunciate7018]

I have a bottle of Averna I've been experimenting with after I discovered the black Manhattan. I was hoping to see it featured here. Playing with different Amaro liquors is one of my favorite things currently.

[@banita9448]

Thank you for this lesson

[@nicholaskersey3771]

Damn i really almost thought i was the first person to make a spicy coffee cocktail. if anyone is interested here it is at The Cave in Naples Fl... Fire Frappe .75oz Cold Brew .75oz Mandorla Nardini Grappa .75oz Borghetti Coffee Liqueur .75oz Dark Rye (Basil Hayden) .25oz Vanilla Demerara 5 Dashes Habanero Tincture Love the videos Leandro keep it up!

[@mtownz6215]

7:32 this just tells you, common bar goers love simple cocktails, you have to be a real connoisseur to be able to appreciate the flavor profiles in a drink. the 3 ingredient cocktails is the easiest for most customers to identify with. those drinks will always be more popular.

[@MsRebornPrincess]

For the coffee syrup do you just mix it with the demerara sugar or are you using demerara syrup? cause how do you get it to mix with crystallize sugar?

[@daniellemuaddib8016]

Have you ever made the classic Mr Bali Hali??? So flipping delish. Thanks for this video BTW!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

we sure have, this one is an oldie kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZq9Y2iqgLOjmtUsi=VSXnVaPTBHPRg4_G

[@jenatucker492]

I have a question please!? My husband and I went on an Alaskan Cruise with princess this past summer. I found a drink I liked called Dunes. It's a martini. ❤ We've tried several bars trying to get the right ingredients, looked online and watched a lot of videos. I even tried making it at home without any luck. Do you know what all goes into that drink? Anyone who knows can answer please!! Thanks!!

[@dustymax56]

17:00 already has him sleepwalking 😂

[@adamstanley30]

What’s the name of the stemware used for the Daily Rituals? Need

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

That’s our very own glassware! Here’s a link! www.theeducatedbarfly.com/product/amehla-nick-and-nora-cocktail-glass/

[@m.berelli]

Do you use a specific recipe for the vanilla syrup in the CAFE MEXICANA?

[@DidierDuplech]

Great video ! Could you use espresso instead of cold brew ?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

yes. it calls for cold brew concentrate, which is similar to espresso.

[@johnroehl6254]

Wish I could’ve thrown my personal recipe into the mix but perhaps the stars will align and Leandro will see this comment and try it. Jack’s Spressy Teeny 1.5 ounce aged Spanish style rum (Havana club or flor de Cana 7 year) 1 ounce coffee liqueur .5 ounce dark crème de cacao 3 dashes chocolate mole butters Double shot espresso Orange peel in the shaker Shake and strain into coupe or martini Garnish with 3 coffee beans and expressed lemon peel (I usually let my guests take a few sips then express the lemon so they can see the influence)

[@grant1245]

Your opinion on the espresso martini is spot on. Also at the start when you showed the lineup I thought one of them was a coffee cocktail with an ice-cream float, could be nice

[@drkjoneill]

I finally had an espresso martini last month and was not impressed, and I now I know why - it’s just not a great cocktail. I feel better. Thank you.

[@AlanWakeford]

Lots of Amaros there, what about substitutions? Would any amaro due?

[@zaqmorgan3861]

I’m going to Broken Shaker to try the Abuelita’s Revenge! Maybe even with a pinch of salt.

[@torjones1701]

You did make your "powdered sugar" yourself from granulated, right? If you didn't, there's cornstarch (or other similar ingredients) to prevent caking. My personal favorite riff on the espresso'tini is the Mocha Dream, beware, it's pretty sweet even for a desert cocktail. Mocha Dream 2oz Mr Black Coffee Liquour 2oz Trader Vic's Chocolate Liquour 2oz rum (I like silver rum, but ymmv) 2oz simple (1:1)

[@arthurt.chasperton3569]

Hi Leandro, i made a daily rituals yesterday, I had to sub the amaro for another as I didn't have that particular one, but my cocktail sort of curdled when I shook it and created this absolutely hideous appearance and mouthfeel that completely killed any pleasure the flavour might have given. Any ideas what I might have done wrong? I didn't think any of the other ingredients could have caused that.

[@milomaz1]

Been seeing you use Havana club rums lately. Really good stuff

[@LaurenRussellElizabeth]

You’re right about the espresso martini. 😊

[@numanuma20]

I live near Inttermezzo. Next time I go I’m ordering the Cafe Mexicano.

[@j777]

Funny, just last weekend I was like What's wrong with all the coffee cocktails, I don't want to mix coffee with coffee (liquor) or with plain vodka.

[@jefflebowski3784]

It’s hard to beat the OG. A caffe corretto. It’s simply an espresso with a splash of Sambuca. Give it a try!

[@smokeytiki3185]

Those all look delicious! OMG, where do you get a Barfly fridge?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

I made it

[@bushwood1676]

I haven’t heard of Meletti and when I looked it up to buy there was 6 different bottles that came up the one that looked the most similar was Meletti Amaro is this the one?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

yes, Meletti Amaro

[@bushwood1676]

@ ok thanks

[@scottholdegraver4274]

+10 points for using the word juxtapose. 🙂

[@thatguydoov1193]

What is the name of group/artist playing in the background?

[@scottstoltz9652]

Which Ancho Reyes? I assume the red.

[@DrDavelope]

Thanks Mr Fly! Try a piece of wax paper under the glass so it doesn’t stick.

[@correadoggsten]

The reason why you didn’t get much spiced rum flavor and had an orange finish in that cocktail is because chairman’s reserve spiced rum is quite orange peel forward and doesn’t have as much of those baking spice notes

[@DesignRobPearce]

Can you just use cold espresso instead of cold brew?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

yes, we used cold crew concentrate which is similar to espresso

[@lewismaclean8849]

That Abuelita's Revenge looks absolutly amazing. Please save me one. Quick question for anybody reading, is Abuelita hot chocolate widely avalible?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

You can get it on Amazon if all else fails but if you have a Ralph’s or like store they’ll carry it

[@lewismaclean8849]

@@TheEducatedBarfly I'm assuming any good mexican style hot chocolate will work. Keep up the great work and have a great holiday everybody.

[@theelk801]

can you put a link to the cold brew concentrate recipe in the description?

[@RodrigoKuerten]

It's store bought. I believe he says the brand name in older videos, but you can try to find one near you.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

we use a brand called Solo

[@tularjaggs334]

@@TheEducatedBarfly Are cold brew and cold brew concentrate the same thing? You seemed to use the terms interchangeably.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

yeah, we call it the same thing. We're referring to the concentrate, most of the time.

[@dthomasproductions88]

I prefer my espresso martini with bourbon and demerara in place of vodka. Very rich in terms of sweetness but slightly more complex flavour from the spice of the bourbon.

[@mikeoates2126]

Did the winner just replace coffee/cold brew concentrate with hot chocolate? Looks great but felt like a different thing

[@cyberkender1949]

So, an Espresso Martini is kind of the Kardashian of cocktails, eh?

[@caitlinali1669]

What was the magazine he suggested?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Imbibe Magazine

[@caitlinali1669]

@TheEducatedBarfly Sweet! Ty

[@jacksonrogerrobbins8565]

Did part of the video play twice?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

sort of, we picked an interesting moment to play at the very start as a teaser

[@trdaniel37]

Speaking as a caged Mexican myself, I'd never order any of these, but the demos were fun

[@JEL260]

I am also a cock-cage guy, I'm caged up right now brother. Shout out to all the caged boys out there!

[@nathangreenberg3683]

I agree so much! It’s such a dumb drink why is there two sources of coffee! I have never understood it

[@banita9448]

Funny as hell, you keep and save this cameraman, yah?

[@JustinThomas7]

Espresso Martinis require good espresso, which is rarely found in bars - especially the US. You can substitute cold brew concentrate which I find works really well. Anybody complaining about the taste of espresso martinis either doesn’t like real coffee or the coffee they’re drinking is sub par. Also use Mr Black instead of Kahlua, it’s not as sweet.

[@SunnyG007]

I think you missed the whole point of the video. Is not that Espresso Martinis don't taste good. Is that there is no creativity behind it. It is just Espresso. The vodka doesn't add anything to enhance the flavor of the martini it just adds alcohol. So is just a boozy espresso. Same as a screwdriver cocktail for those that like orange juice but got have a buzz along with it.

[@adair4256]

Your freezer suctioning itself closed has nothing to do with how you close it. It is about the rapid temp change from opening then closing creating a temporary vacuum inside.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

I know. It’s the difference in temps between the room and inside the fridge that creates a suction…

[@dikinyaboote7932]

“I know it’s for dry ingredients and I don’t care!” My favorite part! People who knit pick the stupid little stuff like that are soooooo incredibly annoying

[@DClaville]

Be happy that freezers vacuum them selves shut, if they didn't our shakers would spill all the time ;)

[@scotttravels]

1.5 oz vanilla vodka 1.5 oz Mr black coffee liquor 1.5 oz cold brew .75 oz simple syrup (if they like it sweet)

[@BroBrocean]

I accidentally watched this in 1.5x speed and you sound hella caffeinated

[@TheNinnyfee]

Of course chocolate wins. 😊❤

[@planteroni22]

Using your own logic around what is successful would mean that you wouldn't consider something like a Daiquiri a successful drink? What we are talking about here is a platform drink that will be referenced and riffed on forever. It is successful because of its simplicity.

[@LaurenRussellElizabeth]

He’s referring to balance. The espresso martini is not balanced. An OG daiquiri is. The espresso martini is underwhelming and not balanced or complex. He’s talking about complexity and balance for your pallet and from a chemistry perspective, not the complexity of the ingredients. Chefs and bartenders know how their ingredients play together. 😊 IYKYK.

[@RobertHornbek]

L - "You are going to have to edit the part where I said there is no coffee in it." M - Does nothing.

[@SunnyG007]

I can't stand Polite Provisions in San Diego. I really wanted to like it. The staff is pretentious with unqualified snottiness. The place is for young crowds that want to look cool but inexperienced in quality crafted cocktails or excellence in service. Some of their 'craft' cocktails are made in batches. LOL. There are far better speakeasy bars in San Diego whose bartenders take pride in their craft. So you lost me from the get go, but I'll keep watching your video, because your intro got my attention with all you've said about Espresso Martini fad. It needs to go. It has been popular but so is cough syrup.

[@DapumaAZ]

Make me a drink that will wake me up, have you tried our new powdered drink “original coke”

[@Runge_was_here]

I can be completely wrong, but I'm gonna bring a sports aspect to the drinks. If you put Bill Russell against his era, he is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, but if you bring it into the modern era, he isn't in the top 5. Maybe the espresso martini should get respect as one of the few cocktails of its era to still be relevant. Also Australia would tell you to screw off lol.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

They’re just obsessed with coffee

[@Runge_was_here]

@TheEducatedBarfly You've got me there. 😂

[@philkon5643]

You look like Anthony Soprano Jr.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

He looks like me. I was around first 😆

[@reistde]

Those chest freezers are a pain in the ass lol

[@PL4YERBOY16]

shout out intermezzo

[@brandond.7768]

Espresso martini is an uninspired cocktail that is inspiring.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

😆

[@jetizon]

Immediately no to all the milk / heavy cream options as a lactose sentitive guy. Like a both ends nausea stomach ache no ty. Everything else let's go.

[@battlemorph]

Tia Maria coffee with pouring cream float for the win.

[@gamephil1]

Can we talk about the casual expanded "boozy" cream for a sec... like what I need this and in all seriousness how did you actually make this?

[@cerious_6ix]

Nobody keeps half this stuff at home, the video is informative but im not buying all that for 2 maybe 3 drinks.

[@xXDado88Xx]

whoever likes espresso martini and all the other cocktails that Dick Bradsell created, must be a person who doesnt know anything about mixology and good cocktails. Like english cuisine, english bartending history is just ridiculous. Thanks god the new generation of english bartenders is now taking this field seriously, and there are many good english bartenders now, 1000 times better than Dick Bradsell.

[@BreakerBeat]

I don't even see the espresso martini as a cocktail, rather to me it's just a dessert. Goes into the same category as Irish coffee or Alexander Brandy. Even so, I agree that there are much better versions than the original, which to me always was too sweet.

[@jeffreychandler8418]

I'd almost say an irish coffee is more of a cocktail than espresso martini because atleast the spirits add dimension and compliments to the coffee flavor

[@buttonenfuego]

I also think espresso martini is a shit cocktail!!! It has no depth or layers. It's a classy version of Red Bull vodka that makes adults feel fancy

[@mikehoward4583]

To much talking.

[@dikinyaboote7932]

Totally agree. 90% of this video could be cut out. Love the drinks and the channel overall but definitely is painful to sit through entire thing

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

we have the shorts for that

[@LaurenRussellElizabeth]

Too*

[@calebhite3115]

You had me until you flat out said you think the espresso martini is a shit cocktail 😂😂

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Sorry. Not sorry.

[@johnwitt112]

no hate to you personally, you're just addressing the market. That said, i hate that there is a market on hating on a super popular [thing]. I wish people would do more on sitting with the popular thing, and figure out why its so important. But, I realize that that doesn't get the views. people love to hate, and I guess I'm not immune to that.

[@LaurenRussellElizabeth]

No he’s talking about balance and complexity for your pallet. Chefs and bartenders know how their ingredients mix together. Have you seen the doc about acid, fat, salt and heat? Similar concept. Ex: lemon and sugar balance each other out. He is saying it’s unbalanced because it’s coffee liqueur and coffee, meaning not complex.

[@matthewk8418]

If your espresso Martinis are shit you don't know how to make one. I imagine most people at home don't have a $3k plus machine and a proper grinder might be part of the reason. You gotta know coffee making first I guess.

[@AliceLoverdrive]

Even with best espresso imaginable, it's still just coffee with vodka, there's just nothing going on in the drink to transform the ingredients.

[@DidierDuplech]

Great video ! Could you use espresso instead of cold brew in those cocktails ?

[@DidierDuplech]

Great video ! Could you use espresso instead of cold brew in those cocktails ?

[@AliceLoverdrive]

There's no reason why not. Cold brew concentrate is generally used strictly for convenience