Moth Espresso Martini

Moth Espresso Martini is a ready-to-drink canned version of the espresso martini, a cocktail built on coffee, vodka and a touch of sweetness. It's pre-mixed by Esplanda, so there's no shaker, no coffee machine and no ingredients to add. The listing doesn't give an ABV, so check the can for strength before you plan around it. Canned espresso martinis usually taste of roasted coffee with a rounded, lightly sweet finish and a gentle spirit warmth underneath. The bitterness is usually softer than a fresh espresso shot. Expect a deep brown pour, and expect a creamy foam only if you pour it hard into a glass. Whether this can foams, and how sweet it runs, is something to confirm by tasting rather than assume. Serve it well chilled. Cold is the main thing, because a warm coffee cocktail tastes flat and sugary. Keep the can in the fridge for a few hours, shake it gently, then drink it straight from the can or pour it over ice in a rocks glass. A chilled coupe or small stemmed glass also suits the drink if you want it to look like the bar version. Crack the can just before serving, since coffee aromas fade quickly once the drink sits in the glass. The coffee-and-sweet profile fits the end of a meal. It goes with chocolate desserts, tiramisu, biscotti, brownies or a plate of salted nuts and dark chocolate. It also works as a single can for the cooler bag at a picnic or a dinner-party handover, or as an easy after-dinner drink when you don't want to mix anything.