Grand Brulot Espresso Martini

by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor 

Grand Brulot Cognac Cafe is unlike coffee liqueurs. Grand Brulot is an 80 proof Cognac VSOP that has been aged with 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee beans for a rich coffee flavor without sacrificing the sophistication of the Cognac. Grand Brulot has the equivalent of one shot of espresso per serving that is perfect on its own or in a host of cocktails for a decadent coffee twist.

Ingredients

2 oz Grand Brulot

0.5 oz Espresso

0.5 Orange Liqueur (cognac or rum-based preferred, triple sec if necessary)

3 Dashes of Orange Bitters

Instructions

Using a shaker, combine Grand Brulot, coffee, and orange liqueur together. Shake vigorously with ice and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a few cracked coffee beans and an orange twist.

About Grand Brulot: Crafted by the Tardy Cognac Family, Grand Brulot is comprised of the finest ‘eaux de vie’ from a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard grapes from its single-estate which is then crafted into an elegant 80 proof VSOP Cognac that sits to age for 4-5 years. Then, 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a couple of months before it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. The final product, with its equivalent of one shot of espresso per serving, is superlative; a real crowd-pleaser that works beautifully in all sorts of drinks for a variety of occasions. In the 18th century, the French introduced the concept of spiking their coffee with brandy to create a digestif, and Grand Brulot revived that custom with a new recipe, uniting VSOP Cognac with its choice of the rich Robusta Coffee from Ecuador. Grand Brulot also pays tribute to a New Orleans specialty of the same name which still serves up its beautiful blue hot flame around town.