How to Make a ‘Kentucky Espresso Martini’: The Ultimate Easter Cocktail

By Rob Edwards - Sponsored

Updated: 1 April, 2026

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With the Easter long weekend fast approaching, we’ll soon be able to kick back and enjoy a celebratory cocktail or two without having to worry about work the next day. Good times! But with the mountains of chocolate and hot cross buns we’re sure to be indulging in over the break, no ordinary cocktail will do the trick. Instead, circumstances call for something a little special: rich and creamy with an air of sophistication. Fortunately, we have the perfect recipe. Read on to discover it for yourself.

The “Kentucky Espresso Martini” takes everything there is to love about the perpetually popular espresso martini and elevates it using the exquisite aromas and rich flavours of the Buffalo Trace Distillery’s signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, as well as the irresistible decadence and silky smooth texture of the Distillery’s Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream liqueur.

Make it your go-to cocktail by whipping up a batch for toasting with loved ones, and you’ll ensure this is a long weekend to remember. We have the perfect recipe below, so while you’re stocking up on chocolate eggs and rabbits, pick up these ingredients and follow our step-by-step instructions to ensure you’re the most popular attendee at this year’s Easter festivities.

Ingredients: 

• 30 ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• 30 ml Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
• 60 ml Espresso
• 15 ml Simple Syrup
• Dark Chocolate (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Combine the ingredients: Pour the Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Espresso, and Simple Syrup into a cocktail shaker.
   
2. Add ice: Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
   
3. Shake Vigorously: Seal the shaker and shake hard for between 15 and 30 seconds, or until you feel the outside of the shaker grow cold.
   
4. Strain: Pour the mixture through a strainer into a chilled martini or coupe glass.
   
5. Garnish: Finely grate chocolate on top.

Whether you like your Easter treats hollow, solid, or filled with something delicious, nothing washes them down like a round of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Espresso Martinis.

Plus, Buffalo Trace’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Bourbon Cream are such wonderfully versatile additions to your bar cart that you’ll always be glad you have them on hand. Whether you’re looking to sip them neat, on ice, or as part of this or any other cocktail recipe, they’re the perfect way to enhance any celebration with friends and family. Happy Easter, all!