There’s a new star at every summer gathering, and it arrives blended, icy, and topped with a scatter of coffee beans. The frozen espresso martini takes everything you love about the classic cocktail—that bold coffee kick, the silky finish, the little jolt of joy—and turns it into something cool, thick, and perfect for warm evenings.
The best part? You don’t need a bar cart full of bottles or barista-level skills to make one at home. With a single bottle of DrinkThat and a blender, a café-worthy frozen martini is only about five minutes away.
What You’ll Need
The ingredient list is refreshingly short:
- 6 oz DrinkThat bottled espresso martini (serves two)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 oz half-and-half or heavy cream (optional, for a silkier texture)
- Coffee beans and chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Equipment: a blender and two chilled martini or coupe glasses.
What Makes The Recipe Easy:
The hard work is already done. This recipe uses DrinkThat, Boston’s beloved bottled espresso martini. It was born at Bricco Restaurant in Boston’s North End, a spot famous for pouring one of the finest espresso martinis around.
Each bottle blends seven premium ingredients, including real espresso, into a rich and layered sip. You’ll taste bold coffee up front, followed by warm whispers of hazelnut, vanilla, and cacao, all rounded off with a smooth, lingering finish. DrinkThat handles the flavor so you can focus on the fun.
Step-by-Step: Your Frozen Espresso Martini
- Chill your glasses. Pop two martini or coupe glasses into the freezer for at least five minutes. A cold glass keeps your drink frozen longer.
- Load the blender. Pour in 6 oz of DrinkThat and add 1 cup of ice. If you like a creamier finish, add the half-and-half now.
- Blend until smooth. Blend for about a minute, until the mixture turns thick and slushy. You’re after a velvety, spoonable texture—not watery, not icy.
- Pour and garnish. Divide the drink between your chilled glasses. Finish each with three coffee beans and a light dusting of chocolate shavings.
- Serve right away. Frozen cocktails soften quickly, so hand them off and enjoy while they’re at their frosty best.
Tips for the Perfect Texture and Finish
A few small touches turn a good frozen martini into a great one:
- Reach for a high-speed blender. Models like a Vitamix or Ninja crush ice into that dreamy, smooth consistency without leaving chunks behind.
- Never skip the glass chill. A cold glass is the simplest way to keep your drink thick and beautiful longer.
- Adjust the thickness. Want it firmer? Add a few extra ice cubes. Prefer it more pourable? Ease back on the ice.
- Add a little richness. A splash of cream or even sweetened condensed milk gives the drink extra body and helps it hold its shape.
- Dress it up. Beyond coffee beans and chocolate shavings, a dusting of cocoa powder or a small swirl of whipped cream makes each glass feel special.
Ready to make your own frozen espresso martinis? order drinkthat today!
With DRINKTHAT, you can have Boston’s best espresso martini from the comfort of your home. Ready to blend your own? Find your bottle using the store locator at drinkthat.com.
