Even though JURA machines give you as many menu options as possible, there are still possibilities outside of what's on the screen! One recipe that we've been using a lot during events has been the espresso martini. Leading up to the holiday season, the gingerbread espresso martini has also been a huge hit with guests! Here's how to do both a regular espresso martini and the special gingerbread espresso martini with a JURA machine--if you're more of a visual learner, you can watch our video on YouTube to watch this recipe in action.
What you'll need:
- Any JURA machine
- Coffee beans, we're using Chicco D'Oro
- Vodka or gin, we're using Grey Goose
- Liqueur, we're using Baileys but have used Kahlua as well
- Ice
- Shaker
- Jigger
- Sieve
- Martini glass
- Gingerbread syrup, we're using 1883 (optional)
How to Make (Gingerbread) Espresso Martinis using JURA
Making these drinks using a JURA machine makes the process quicker and more efficient as the machines are superautomatic, without compromising quality and flavour.
- If you're making a gingerbread espresso martini, dispense one pump of gingerbread syrup into the shaker.
- Place your shaker underneath the coffee spout and click on the espresso option. We've found that this works best at full strength and at around 2.5 ounces.
- After the espresso has been dispensed, add around 2.5 ounces of vodka using your jigger.
- Follow this up by adding 1-1.5 ounces of liqueur.
- Next, you want to add your ice before shaking. We added around 150 g of ice.
- Shake, shake, shake! This should last 20-25 seconds.
- Dispense the espresso martini by opening the shaker, placing the sieve under the shaker and over the martini glass, and slowly pouring the martini out (as to not spill!)
- For decoration, add an espresso bean from the JURA machine's hopper to the top of the drink.
- Enjoy!
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