Tequila: Beyond the Margarita with Tequila Espresso Martinis

Bonnie Mellott | March 1, 2024

Margaritas are probably the first tequila cocktail that pops into your mind. Have you ever wondered what other cocktails you can make with tequila?

Video: Espresso Martini with Tequila instead of Vodka

Can you make an espresso martini with tequila?

Yes! I think an espresso martini is even better with tequila than vodka. I'm going to start out making one with a blanco tequila. Blanco tequilas are unaged, so they highlight the pure flavor of agave. I'm using LALO tequila since it's additive-free, 100% agave, and is produced using the traditional brick oven method.

I’ve made plenty of espresso martinis and ordered plenty of espresso martinis in bars, but I have only made tequila espresso martinis at home.

Tequila Espresso Martini Recipe with LALO Blanco

• 2 oz. / 60 ml Tequila (I used LALO blanco)
• 1 oz. / 30 ml / 1 shot Freshly Brewed Espresso or Cold Brew Coffee
• .5 oz. / 15 ml Coffee Liqueur (I used Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur)
• .5 oz. / 7 ml Simple Syrup

Reposado Tequila Espresso Martini

Espresso Martinis are amazing with blanco tequila, but I think I’m going to experiment and use reposado tequila in an espresso martini, since it has been aged up to 4 years and has picked up some vanilla and oak notes that will go great with espresso. I’ll use Espolon Reposado in this tequila espresso martini.

Tequila Espresso Martini Recipe

• 2 oz. / 60 ml Tequila (I used Espolon Reposado)
• 1 oz. / 30 ml / 1 shot Freshly Brewed Espresso or Cold Brew Coffee
• .5 oz. / 15 ml Coffee Liqueur (I used Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur)
• .5 oz. / 7 ml Simple Syrup

Both of these espresso martinis with tequila will taste great, give you a great buzz, all while keeping you awake! If you are interested in more coffee cocktails, check out my playlist of cocktails with coffee on YouTube.