Cutwater Espresso Martini

CUTWATER's Espresso Martini comes in a can already mixed. It's a coffee-forward cocktail in the espresso martini style, so the profile to expect is roasted coffee, a touch of sweetness and a smooth, rounded finish. Styles like this usually lean on bitter-sweet coffee notes with some caramel or cocoa character, rather than a sharp, spirit-heavy bite. The details supplied for this product don't give an ABV or a full ingredient list, so check the can for those specifics. Because it is pre-mixed, nothing else is needed. There's no shaker, no espresso machine and no measuring. Open it and pour, or drink it straight from the can. The one thing that matters is temperature. Coffee cocktails taste best very cold, since chilling keeps the sweetness in check and the roast notes clean. Store the can in the fridge, or put it in the freezer for a short stretch before serving. Don't leave it in there long enough to freeze. For glassware, pour it over ice in a rocks glass for a slower, slightly mellower drink as the ice melts. A chilled coupe or small martini glass suits it if you'd like it served up. Cocktails in this style often carry a foam on top once poured, and a firm pour from a little height tends to encourage it. If you'd like a garnish, three coffee beans floated on the surface are the classic touch, though the drink needs nothing added. It suits the end of a meal best. Pair it with chocolate desserts, tiramisu, biscotti, vanilla ice cream or a plain cheesecake, where the coffee note matches the dessert's flavors. It also works as a stand-in for an after-dinner coffee, and the single-serve can makes it easy to bring along to a dinner party, a picnic or a campsite, where a cocktail glass and shaker aren't practical. Pack it in a cooler so it's cold when you open it.