Espresso Martini Calories
If you are looking at keeping your calories low, but you want a great taste in your martini, then the canned espresso martini is the perfect drink for you. At only 109 calories, you can easily fit these drinks into your caloric intake for the day and not feel like you have over-indulged. When you open a can of the espresso martini, you will have the distinct aroma of fresh arabica beans mixed with vodka. The taste is full-bodied and rich, gluten-free and dairy-free as well as vegan. What more could you ask for in a premade espresso martini?
The history of the espresso martini
The classic espresso martini was accidentally created in the 1980s when a model walked into the Soho Brasserie and ordered something 'to wake me up'. The bartender had an espresso machine, but instead of just pouring an espresso for the patron, decided to kick it up a notch by adding some vodka as well. Thus the espresso martini was born. The drink was originally called the vodka espresso. It is well known in the bartending world that anything you put in a v-shaped glass is instantly called a martini, so the new name of espresso martini was realized.
Espresso martini calories
Made with cane sugar, and two types of coffee flavoring, vodka and espresso, the calorie count on this delicious drink is very low at 109. Usually, drinks of this type start to increase in calories when you start adding dairy creamers or milk to the mix, but these martinis are dairy-free so there are no extra calories from that.
Every 200 ml can of ready to drink espresso martini contains 3 grams of sugar cane, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fat and 0 grams of protein. The low-calorie count of 109 makes it the perfect drink for a quick pick-me-up when having some time before running out to meet friends. A low-calorie count means that you can drink more than one without feeling guilty about your caloric intake. The extra energy you get from the caffeine will likely have you walking faster and dancing the night away anyway, so you will burn off those 109 calories in no time.
What is the canned espresso martini made with?
Arabica Columbian beans
Arabica Columbian beans are unique to Columbia, home of the best coffee beans in the world. When you open up a can of espresso martini you will smell the delicious aroma of 100% Arabica Columbian cold-pressed espresso. These beans are also known as washed Arabica because the beans are washed during the process. The washing increases the purity of the bean and reduces the acidity of the beans so you are left with a full, rich, delicious taste. Every 200 ml can contain 84 mg of naturally occurring caffeine from espresso.
3 grams of cane sugar
Cane sugar is used to sweeten the martini and cut through some of the bitterness of the caffeine. Case sugar is said to increase the serotonin levels in the brain which helps boost your mood and make you feel energized and happy. This is even more of a reason to drink canned espresso martinis. The 3 grams of cane sugar is not enough sugar to have much of an effect on the calories in a serving, so you don't need to worry that the sweet taste and happy feeling are coming at a cost.
Premium gluten-free vodka
What would a martini be without alcohol? The smooth taste of premium vodka enhances the flavor of the espresso and the fact that it is gluten-free means it can be enjoyed by everyone. The alcoholic content of one 200-gram serving is 11% and there are no calories associated with vodka so nothing to worry about. What makes vodka or any alcohol gluten-free is the distilling process. Vodka is distilled from grains like corn, wheat, and rye but the process removes all proteins from the end product which is why it is gluten-free.
Where can you get canned espresso martinis?
You can buy espresso martinis in a can everywhere in the United States or online if you don't feel like making the trip to a liquor store. The cans are good for up to 1 year after purchase although no one can wait that long to crack them open and pour.
When you are in the mood for a low-calorie drink that is rich in flavor and offers a kick, the canned espresso martini is the perfect cocktail for you.