
Johnny DePhillipo is aware of easy methods to make a imply afternoon pick-me-up.
The Bachelorette alum, who has been bartending in South Jersey at an area café for the previous three months, solely confirmed Us Weekly how he makes his favourite cocktail. The cocktail, which is an Espresso Martini, consists of 4 easy elements: Espresso, vodka, easy syrup and espresso.
“My nickname is Johnny Espresso,” DePhillipo revealed. “So naturally I like an espresso martini.”
On the subject of mixology, DePhillipo is extra inclined to “simply drift,” fairly than measuring out the elements. He begins off the cocktail with about 2 oz of espresso liqueur, then follows with the quantity of vodka that “feels proper.”
To stability the sweetness of the liqueur and the bitterness of the espresso, DePhillipo provides easy syrup to offer the martini “that good spherical on the finish.”

Johnny DePhillipo. Jesse Grant/Getty Photos for Paramount Photos
DePhillipo divulged the key to getting the froth good in an espresso martini is so as to add additional ice earlier than you shake. The bartender additionally admitted that his cocktail shaking is a crowd pleaser.
“Folks like to look at me shake martinis,” DePhillipo mentioned. “A whole lot of cameras come out and so they’re simply sitting there. They’ll movie me.”
Topping the martini with espresso beans is the ultimate contact. DePhillipo mentioned that relating to including espresso beans, “I do know that if there’s not three, individuals get upset.”
Espresso Martini
(Makes one drink)
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 oz espresso liqueur
- 2 oz Vodka
- Easy Syrup
- Espresso