3 Variations on an Espresso Martini with Hard Truth

3 Variations on an Espresso Martini with Hard Truth

‘Want to get in on the espresso martini trend? Hard Truth has you covered! Find your new favorite espresso martini below:

#1: Maple Bourbon Espresso Martini

A little bit of maple and a little bit of bourbon blend beautifully with rich coffee flavors in this espresso martini that features Hard Truth Original Vodka and Maple Bourbon Cream.

INGREDIENTS:

1 oz. Hard Truth Original Vodka
1 oz. Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream
1 oz. Coffee liqueur
1 shot Espresso

CRAFT:

  1. Brew a fresh shot of espresso, then add all ingredients to ice-filled bar shaker.
  2. Cover, and shake to chill.
  3. Double strain into coupe glass, and serve.

#2: Maple Cinnamon Espresso Martini

No espresso maker? No problem. This sweet take on the espresso martini mixes cold brew with coffee liqueur, Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka and Maple Bourbon Cream
INGREDIENTS:

1 oz. Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka
1 oz. Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream
1 oz. Kahlúa
1 oz. STōK Black Cold Brew Coffee, Espresso Blend

CRAFT:
  1. Add all ingredients to ice-filled bar shaker.
  2. Cover, and shake to chill.
  3. Double strain into martini glass, and serve.

#3: Racing Fuel

Keep your engine purring with a little extra vroom from this sweet espresso martini featuring Hard Truth’s smooth-drinking original vodka and crowd-favorite Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum Cream with crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, and a shot of espresso.

INGREDIENTS:

1½  oz. Hard Truth Original Vodka
1 oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum Cream
1 oz. Crème de cacao
½ oz. Coffee liqueur
1 shot Espresso
3 coffee beans, to garnish

 

CRAFT:
  1. Brew fresh shot of espresso, then add liquid ingredients to an ice-filled bar shaker.
  2. Cover, and shake to chill, then double strain into chilled coupe glass.
  3. Drop coffee beans in drink to garnish, and serve.
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The 2022 Hard Truth Master Distiller's Reserve Collection

The 2022 Hard Truth Master Distiller's Reserve Collection

The Hard Truth Master Distiller’s Reserve collection is an extremely limited, annual release of sweet mash whiskeys that have been handcrafted, aged, custom-blended, and bottled by the distillers at Hard Truth.

The 2022 Master Distiller’s Reserve release includes three rye whiskey mash bills that embody Hard Truth’s dedication to innovation and bringing new flavors to the whiskey world — a chocolate malt (RW-3), a caramel malt (RW-4), and a malted rye (RW-6).

Each of these barrel-strength whiskeys is a unique blend of eight to 10 barrels hand-picked from the Hard Truth rackhouse and conscientiously blended for rich flavor, pleasant complexity, and a rewarding drinking experience.

These three whiskeys are the first in Hard Truth’s once-yearly release of special sweet mash offerings in the Master Distiller’s Reserve collection.

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Introducing: Peanut Brittle Bourbon Cream

Introducing: Peanut Brittle Bourbon Cream

Hard Truth Peanut Brittle Bourbon Cream is a rich blend of Hard Truth’s Indiana-crafted straight bourbon whiskey, real Wisconsin dairy cream, and natural peanut flavor.

Best served chilled or over ice, Hard Truth Peanut Brittle Cream also adds a sweet, peanut twist to classic cream cocktails like a White Russian or dessert martini.

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Recipes

Hard Truth Craft Cocktails

  • Hard Truth Piña Colada

    1½ oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum
    ½ oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum Cream
    3 oz. Finest Call Piña Colada Mix
    2 c. Ice
    Fresh pineapple wedge, to garnish (optional)

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  • Cinnaberry Sour

    2 oz. Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka
    3 oz. Cranberry juice
    ½ oz. Lime juice
    3 dashes Angostura bitters
    Rosemary sprig, to garnish

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  • Sweet Mash Rye Old Fashioned

    2 oz. Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye Whiskey
    1 barspoon Simple syrup
    2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
    Orange peel
    Luxardo cherry and orange peel, picked together, to garnish

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  • Maple Bourbon Iced Coffee

    2 oz. Hard Truth Maple Bourbon Cream
    6 oz. Iced coffee
    Whipped cream, to garnish

     

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