Coffee. You usually drink it in the morning to get the day started, right? But what if we told you that your favorite cup of joe could be the star of the evening? Exactly – coffee-based drinks are an absolute hit, and we totally get why. It’s the perfect combination of a pleasant buzz and a bit of booze.
Sure, everyone knows and loves the Espresso Martini. But how about a little journey through some other coffee creations? There’s just one condition – you need the right gear. Or more specifically, one key ingredient that makes all the difference.
Espresso Martini – There’s only one king
Let’s be real, the Espresso Martini rules. It’s stylish, delicious, and gives you that nice kick of energy when the party starts to slow down. But 90% of its taste depends on the coffee liqueur. You pour in just anything, and you’ll get… well, just anything. A sugary concoction that only shares its color with coffee.
So if you want to make it right, you need a real contender. The recipe is simple: pour 60 ml of Jumping Goat and 30 ml of fresh espresso into a shaker with ice. Shake it hard, strain it into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with three coffee beans. The whole secret lies in the base – a liqueur that tastes like real coffee, not just sugar water.
Alright, this is where you should get to know Jumping Goat. The name comes from an old Ethiopian legend about a shepherd whose goats started… well, jumping with excess energy after eating some strange red berries. And that’s exactly what this liqueur is – pure coffee power locked in a bottle. This isn’t just some “flavoring,” but real cold brew made from organic beans.
And now for the best part: every bottle contains a solid dose of caffeine. We’re talking 55-60 mg per 100 ml – that’s almost twice as much as in a can of a popular energy drink. In short: it tastes like coffee, gives you a kick like coffee, and it has alcohol. What more could you want? And just so there’s no doubt – you won’t find any gluten here.
What else can you conjure up with this?
The world of coffee-based drinks is huge! Want something really simple, but with character? Here’s the Black Russian, Jumping Goat style. Forget the classic recipe – here it’s all about coffee and bubbles. Pour 45 ml of Jumping Goat Vodka into a rocks glass with ice, top with cola, and drop in a slice of lime for freshness. It’s a surprisingly good and super-fast drink.
And for hot weather? The Goat & Tonic is a bull’s-eye. Pour 30 ml of Jumping Goat into a highball glass with ice and top with tonic. Garnish with a slice of lemon. You don’t even have to shake it! It’s proof that coffee drinks can also be super refreshing.
Team Vodka or Team Whisky? Choose your player
Alright, so which bottle should you grab? If you’re on Team Vodka, you get a smooth, clean coffee flavor with a distinct hint of chocolate. It’s a versatile player – perfect for an Espresso Martini, with tonic, for whatever you want. Its base is New Zealand whey vodka.
But if you prefer a stronger punch, join Team Whisky. This version is coffee combined with a solid portion of Scotch whisky from the Scottish town of Tomintoul. It’s smokier, more complex, and tastes great even on its own, over ice. Perfect for sitting down in the evening and sipping slowly.
Time for your coffee revolution
Enough theory, it’s time for practice. You already know that coffee-based drinks are more than just one popular cocktail, and the secret to making them is simpler than you think. All it takes is one good bottle. Whether you choose the vodka or whisky version, with Jumping Goat your cocktails will jump to the next level. Literally.
You can find both bottles, of course, in the Crimston Spirits online store. Enjoy your night!