Merlin Griffiths’ Dark Martini

Awards judge and cocktail guru Merlin Griffiths shares his recipe for a Dark Martini using Barti Rum, which boasts a Gold award from the Great British Food Awards
3 minutes prep,
Serves 1
Ingredients
40ml Barti Spiced Rum
20ml Coffee liqueur
40ml fresh espresso
5ml Tia Maria (optional)
Ground nutmeg to garnish
Method
Add all the ingredients to a shaker with lots of ice and shake very well. Strain immediately into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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