Espresso Martini with Gin

The classic espresso martini just got an upgrade. By swapping vodka for award-winning Batts Hill Surrey Dry Gin, you unlock a deeper, more aromatic cocktail, bold espresso, rich coffee liqueur, and botanical elegance in perfect harmony.

Welcome to the Batts Hill Espresso Gintini: luxurious, velvety, and unforgettable.

Espresso Martini with Gin or Vodka?

While vodka has long been the standard, gin adds a beautifully complex twist. Our Surrey Dry Gin, a Great Taste Award winner and IWSC Bronze medalist, introduces subtle spice, citrus, and juniper that uplift the coffee rather than hide behind it.

A gin-based espresso martini is not just different...it's better!

Can You Make an Espresso Martini with Gin?

Yes, and you absolutely should.

When crafted with the right spirit, a gin espresso martini becomes a masterpiece. The key is using a gin with clarity and character, exactly why Batts Hill Surrey Dry Gin, with its celebrated profile, is the perfect choice.

The botanicals mingle with the espresso to create a richer, silkier sip than vodka could ever offer.

Coffee Liqueur for Espresso Martini

To build the ultimate cocktail, you need a liqueur with substance and soul.

Batts Hill Coffee Liqueur is a 2-Star Great Taste Award winner, crafted in small batches at our Surrey micro-distillery. Created from sugar beet spirit and infused with hand-roasted specialty coffee from Bells Beans, it delivers luxurious notes of:

• Caramel

• Molasses

• Cinnamon

• Light vanilla

Together with our award-winning gin, it forms the perfect duo for an exceptional Espresso Gintini.

Espresso Gintini Recipe (Serves 1)

Ingredients

• 1 shot (25–30ml) freshly brewed espresso – slightly cooled

• 1 shot Batts Hill Coffee Liqueur (2-Star Great Taste Award winner)

• 1 shot Batts Hill Surrey Dry Gin (Great Taste & IWSC Bronze winner)

• Ice cubes

• 3 coffee beans, for Health, Wealth & Happiness

Method

1. Brew the Espresso
   Let it rest briefly so it’s warm, not boiling.

2. Load the Shaker
   Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

3. Add the Trio

   • 1 shot espresso

   • 1 shot Batts Hill Coffee Liqueur

   • 1 shot Batts Hill Surrey Dry Gin

4. Shake Hard
   15–20 seconds for that thick, velvety crema.

5. Strain & Pour
   Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

6. Garnish with Tradition
   Top with three coffee beans, Health, Wealth, Happiness.

A Cocktail with Credentials

This isn’t just an espresso martini, it’s a celebration of British distilling and award-winning craftsmanship. With every sip, you taste the accolades:

Surrey Dry Gin – Great Taste Award & IWSC Bronze
Coffee Liqueur – Great Taste 2-Star Winner

The result? A cocktail with depth, elegance, and a finish worth savouring.