I tried Ina Garten's espresso martini and was tipsy after just a few sips
A food writer tests Ina Garten's espresso martini recipe, which uses orange-flavored vodka, fresh espresso, and Kahlúa. The article details the preparation process and notes the potency of the cocktail compared to standard versions.
Why it matters
Espresso martinis have become a staple in modern cocktail culture, and celebrity chef recipes often influence home-bartending trends.
Ina Garten puts her own twist on the espresso martini. Jeff Neira/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images/Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider Espresso martinis are one of my favorite cocktails, so I decided to try Ina Garten's version. Garten uses orange-flavored vodka, along with fresh espresso and Kahlúa. Her espresso martini definitely packs a punch. I was buzzed after a few sips! Ina Garten famously loves a good cosmopolitan , but there are plenty of other cocktail recipes to be found in her cookbooks. The "Barefoot Contessa" star was even ahead of the curve when it came to espresso martinis, demonstrating how to make them on a 2007 episode of her Food Network show . Now you'll see espresso martinis on just about every bar menu, but they don't come cheap (at least in LA or NYC).
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