Craft House Espresso Martini

Craft House Espresso Martini is a ready-to-drink canned cocktail from Esplanda that reproduces the espresso martini: a coffee-forward, lightly sweet drink usually built on vodka. The details supplied don't give an ABV, a base spirit or a tasting profile. Expect the style's usual character, with roasted coffee and bittersweet cocoa-like notes up front and enough sweetness to round off the bitterness. Check the can for the exact strength and ingredients. Everything is already mixed in the can, so it needs no shaker, no espresso machine and no garnish to be ready. Pour it into a rocks glass over ice, or sip it straight from the can. It drinks best well chilled. Refrigerate it for several hours beforehand, or give it a long stint in an ice bucket. A cold can is the one thing it depends on. Canned versions of this style tend to lose their appeal when served warm, because the coffee comes across flat and the sweetness more prominent. If you pour it, a brisk shake of the can before opening, as the label directs, helps it stay evenly mixed. A few coffee beans or a light dusting of cocoa on top is optional and doesn't change the drink. Because it's a dessert-leaning drink, it goes well after a meal, alongside chocolate, tiramisu, biscotti or a simple almond cake. It also works as a stand-in for an after-dinner coffee and a nightcap in one, and as a single-serve option for guests who want a cocktail without any prep. The can packs easily for a picnic, a gathering or a trip, provided it stays on ice until you open it.