Espresso Rum-Tini

The Espresso Martini is the most ordered cocktail in the UK right now. Which means everyone has tried one, everyone has an opinion, and most people have had a version that was too sweet, too weak, or made with syrup from a bottle instead of a real shot of espresso. The Espresso Rum-Tini sets the record straight.

The first change is the spirit. Swap vodka for Landlocked White Rum, and something clicks. The clean, slightly sweet rum character doesn't just tolerate the coffee — it amplifies it, adding a depth and warmth that vodka can't provide. The second change is the coffee liqueur: Dialled, our own cold brew coffee liqueur, made with real coffee and nothing artificial. Available in both original and decaf (because 62% of adults avoid caffeine in the evening, and cocktail menus shouldn't punish them for it).

Fresh espresso is non-negotiable. Thirty millilitres, pulled hot and allowed to cool slightly before shaking. It provides the crema — that pale, frothy layer that sits on top of a properly made Espresso Martini — and a bitterness that balances the sweetness of the liqueur.

Shake everything hard with ice, strain into a perfectly chilled coupe, and watch the crema settle. Rich, almost creamy, deeply satisfying. Perfect after dinner, or honestly, whenever you want one.

THE RECIPE.

Dialled Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is available here and Landlocked English White Rum is available here.