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People are divided over a now-viral espresso martini recipe, which features parmesan cheese on the top of the drink.
In February, Jordan Hughes, who goes by the username @highproofpreacher, shared a video on social media of himself making the iconic martini, with an uncommon ingredient. The clip began with Hughes claiming that his “bartender friend” told him to make this cocktail, before he put a shot of espresso in his cocktail shaker.
He proceeded to add an ounce of coffee liquor, two ounces of vodka, and a pinch of sea salt to the drink shaker. Hughes, who refers to himself as the “cocktail guy”, went on to add some ice and mixed the ingredients together, before straining it into a chilled martini glass.
However, instead of topping the drink off with its usual espresso bean, he garnished it with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese on top. After noting that putting cheese on a cocktail felt “crazy,” he proceeded to try the beverage, which he jokingly called a “monstrosity”.
Hughes concluded the video by praising the drink, as he said: “I regret to inform you that was kind of awesome.”
In the caption of his Instagram post, he applauded Seattle-based bartender Jonathan Stanyard for mentioning this drink idea to him.
Speaking to The Independent, Hughes opened up about the taste of the drink, explaining that it wasn’t vile or over-the-top. He also shared his recommendations when making it.
“It’s actually pretty subtle,” he said. “I recommend using a microplane to get a really finely grated texture vs. using a cheese grater. This way you get a little taste of parmesan cheese with each sip– which just adds a nice salty / savory element to the drink.”
Since his video went viral, many bartenders have shared their take on the drink. Stanyard even shared an…
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