Coffee for cocktails
No espresso machine? Use a French Press or Moka Pot to make a rich coffee base for your next iKegger cocktail batch.
Choose your equipment
Both methods use affordable equipment and produce a strong coffee base for Espresso Martinis.
Method 01Easy and familiar
Heat the water to 93–95°C.
Add medium-fine coffee and pour in the water.
Stir until all grounds are wet.
Steep for 4 minutes, then press slowly.
Allow the coffee to cool completely.
Method 02Classic stovetop method
Fill the base with water up to the valve.
Fill the funnel level with fine coffee.
Assemble the pot and place over medium heat.
Brew for 5–7 minutes until bubbling stops.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Before it goes into the keg
The coffee base is simple. Focus on fresh coffee and let it cool before mixing the cocktail.
Freshly ground beans are ideal. Good-quality pre-ground coffee also works.
Use the grind size specified for your chosen brewing method.
Do not add warm coffee to the cocktail batch or Mini Keg.
Still too much work?
Use ready-made cold brew concentrate for a fast and consistent Espresso Martini base.
Shop cold brew concentrate →Next: build the cocktail
Follow the complete recipe for filling, charging and serving from an iKegger Mini Keg.
