Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Looking for an easy but elevated Valentine’s Day cocktail? This bourbon espresso martini has rich coffee flavor, a hint of chocolate, and a cherry twist that makes it perfect for date night.
Instead of vodka, I’m using Benchmark Bourbon to give this espresso martini more depth and warmth. It’s balanced with Mr. Black, fresh espresso, and just enough sweetness.
If you’re planning Valentine’s Day drinks, a romantic cocktail night in, or just want a fun twist on a classic espresso martini, this one delivers.
Valentine’s Day Espresso Martini Recipe
1 oz / 30 ml Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon
1 oz / 30 ml Traverse City Cherry Whiskey
.5 oz / 15 ml Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
.25 oz / 8 ml Simple syrup
Barspoon of Luxardo cherry syrup (amzn.to/41aQfET)
1 oz / 30 ml espresso
2-3 droppers Gnome's Tavern chocolate bitters (etsy.com/shop/GnomesTavernBitters)
garnish with a Luxardo cherry (amzn.to/41aQfET)
Shake hard with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
Items used in this video
Valentine’s Day cocktail glasses: amzn.to/4guqROP
Luxardo cherries: amzn.to/41aQfET
Gnome’s Tavern chocolate bitters: etsy.com/shop/GnomesTavernBitters
(Using these links costs you nothing, but helps support the channel ❤️)
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Barware (using these links costs you nothing, but helps the channel!)
- Japanese-style Double Cocktail Jigger: amzn.to/3QT40Rz
- Crystal Cocktail Mixing Glass: amzn.to/3PcAdBH
- Ice Bucket: amzn.to/3a7zz9A
- OXO Cocktail Strainer: amzn.to/3Ot1ZKc
- Stainless Steel Boston Shaker Set: amzn.to/3a42o6P
- GE Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker: amzn.to/3I7LTDn
- Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler: amzn.to/3yEVxKT
- Coupe Glasses, Set of 4: amzn.to/3I8fTzb
- 3 oz. Mini Martini Glasses, Set of 6: amzn.to/3ajp7fC
Looking for an easy but elevated Valentine’s Day cocktail? This bourbon espresso martini has rich coffee flavor, a hint of chocolate, and a cherry twist that makes it perfect for date night.
Instead of vodka, I’m using Benchmark Bourbon to give this espresso martini more depth and warmth. It’s balanced with Mr. Black, fresh espresso, and just enough sweetness.
If you’re planning Valentine’s Day drinks, a romantic cocktail night in, or just want a fun twist on a classic espresso martini, this one delivers.
Valentine’s Day Espresso Martini Recipe
1 oz / 30 ml Benchmark Full Proof Bourbon
1 oz / 30 ml Traverse City Cherry Whiskey
.5 oz / 15 ml Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
.25 oz / 8 ml Simple syrup
Barspoon of Luxardo cherry syrup (amzn.to/41aQfET)
1 oz / 30 ml espresso
2-3 droppers Gnome's Tavern chocolate bitters (etsy.com/shop/GnomesTavernBitters)
garnish with a Luxardo cherry (amzn.to/41aQfET)
Shake hard with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
Items used in this video
Valentine’s Day cocktail glasses: amzn.to/4guqROP
Luxardo cherries: amzn.to/41aQfET
Gnome’s Tavern chocolate bitters: etsy.com/shop/GnomesTavernBitters
(Using these links costs you nothing, but helps support the channel ❤️)
----------------
Barware (using these links costs you nothing, but helps the channel!)
- Japanese-style Double Cocktail Jigger: amzn.to/3QT40Rz
- Crystal Cocktail Mixing Glass: amzn.to/3PcAdBH
- Ice Bucket: amzn.to/3a7zz9A
- OXO Cocktail Strainer: amzn.to/3Ot1ZKc
- Stainless Steel Boston Shaker Set: amzn.to/3a42o6P
- GE Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker: amzn.to/3I7LTDn
- Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler: amzn.to/3yEVxKT
- Coupe Glasses, Set of 4: amzn.to/3I8fTzb
- 3 oz. Mini Martini Glasses, Set of 6: amzn.to/3ajp7fC
