Dunkin’ Gets Fancy With Martha Stewart: See The New Dunkintini Shaker, Glasses And Recipe

When you crave a little fancy for the holidays, you call on Martha Stewart. "The queen of entertaining" has teamed up with New England's favorite coffee, Dunkin. What a great combo! Together, they are delivering an exciting new adventure in hospitality at home. Get ready, America...Dunkin' gets fancy with Martha Stewart. See the new Dunkintini shaker, glasses and recipe for espresso martini's from Martha!

Raise up your pinky finger, your glasses and your spirits this holiday season with Dunkintinis! Dunkin' is buzzing over their new Holiday Martini sharkers and glasses. The shaker will cost you $25 and the glasses are $20 each. The cool new merch is available starting today, December 1, HERE. 

Everybody loves an espresso martini, especially here in New England. And everybody loves a Martha Stewart recipe. Put the 2 together and it's pure holiday gold. Check out Martha's recipe, using just 3 main ingredients (I would add a little cinnamon to a sugar rim, personally) This recipe comes from direct from Dunkin':

The Dunkintini Recipe:

Ingredients:

Steps:

Watch Martha make the Dunkintin in a video, HERE. And as Dunkin' says..."Cheers to you, the host with the most and the best brew too … Martha would be proud! Remember, these beverages and accessories are intended for 21+ enjoyment only. Happy holidays!"

In the meantime if you are out and about this weekend, in search of a good espresso martini, check out these Boston area spots:

Dang, I wish I could have been the one doing the research on this topic. I do enjoy a good espresso martini. But honestly, finding a really good one is tough. And making them yourself isn't so easy either. So many bars and restaurants subsitute the main ingredient. Did you know many establishments use espresso flavored liqueur instead of actual espresso or at least a cold brew?  Make sure you ask if it's made with real espresso when ordering. I always do. If you are looking for a really good espresso martini in Boston. Check out these spots, below!

Thanks to Boston Magazine for doing the difficult research required for this "best of" list. It had to be a labor of love. They shared the results of their "study," and you will find them below (in alphabetical order).  Twelve of Greater Boston’s best are "takes on the classic espresso martini—one fool proof way to get both kinds of buzzes in one excellent drink."  Different strokes for different folks has led to a list that has something for everyone; from the traditional to truly unique. You will also find alcohol variations using rum and tequila. There's even a "nod to The Big Lebowski." Pass all this valuable information on to your friends. If you're looking for a really good espresso martini in Boston. Check out these spots!

Cheers!

241 Hanover St., North End, Boston, 617-248-6800, bricco.com. 

Boston Magazine raves, the Bricco recipe "combines Absolut Vanilla vodka with Baileys, Kahlúa, Frangelico, and Disaronno, and the foamy top is smooth, thick, and flavorful. Add house-made espresso and a sugar-and-cocoa rim, and Bricco’s espresso martini keeps customers coming back for more." Ummm, yes please.

https://bricco.com/

328 Washington St., Brighton, Boston, 617-208-8698, brightonbodega.com

The Bodega blend takes you south of the border by using tequila. "Dessert Before Dinner, Brighton Bodega’s tequila-based take on an espresso martini, features Casa Mexico Reposado and Flor de Caña Spresso, a coffee liqueur, rounded out with cacao and lime." (Boston Magazine)

https://brightonbodega.com/

25 Massachusetts Ave., Back Bay, Boston, 857-277-0075, cafesauvage.com

Here, the menu features two caffeinated cocktails.Boston Magazine says " The Sauvage Espresso’tini starts with spiced rum, espresso liqueur, and Irish cream, and it gets an added boost from cold brew. Espresso martini lovers will also enjoy The Dude: vanilla vodka, espresso liqueur, pumpkin spices, and milk."

https://www.cafesauvage.com/

Locations in Salem, Boston and Cambridge- find them here

As you would image a place that specializes in coffee is going to make a killer espresso, because it's all about the coffee. Boston Magazine recommends teh Vietnamese coffee martini.

https://www.jaho.com/

230 Hanover St., North End, Boston, 617-367-2824, parlaboston.com

An espresso martini with a Boston twist? They use Molly's Irish Cream. And by the way, the patio is open!

https://www.parlaboston.com/

331 Sumner St., East Boston, 617-561-1061, thequietfew.com

Like your martini with an edge. This is the place. As Boston Magazine points out, "the neighborhood whiskey tavern” in East Boston with “no frills, couple of spills”—features a whiskey-based version of an espresso martini. The cocktail, dubbed Coffee and Cigarettes, has a base of German rye whiskey, whose dark chocolate and coffee notes mix well with Galliano Ristretto (an espresso liqueur) and cold brew"

https://www.thequietfew.com/

327 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston, 617-351-2500, sonsieboston.com.

Sonsie is all about the traditional, with a hint of vanilla. Boston Magazine boasts their is an"especially well-made espresso martini with vanilla vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, and espresso"

https://www.sonsieboston.com/

2 locations: 58 Batterymarch St., Downtown Boston, 617-348-1230, tradesmanboston.com;

50 Hood Park Dr., Charlestown, Boston, 617-337-5196, tradesmanctown.com.

TCS's serves a traditional but "especially well-made espresso martini" with vanilla vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, and espresso.

https://www.tradesmanctown.com/

27 Temple Pl., Downtown Crossing, Boston, 617-338-6333, wigshopboston.com.

According to the article, "Rise & Grind, will wake you right up; in fact, the bar will only serve you one of these per visit thanks to its high caffeine content. The drink—not exactly an espresso martini, but it scratches that itch—combines rum with cold brew coffee, the espresso liqueur Borghetti, cinnamon-demerara, whipped cream, and sea salt, with a mini chocolate-covered pretzel on the side."

https://www.wigshopboston.com/

2 Winter Pl., Downtown Crossing, Boston, 617-267-0047, yvonnesboston.com.

If you like your espresso martini on the darker side, Yvonne's is for you. As Boston Magazine says, "Yvonne’s take is a bit stronger on the espresso flavor and less like a dessert than others on this list because it sticks to the traditional recipe of vodka, espresso, and Kahlúa—no Irish cream. (Vanilla syrup rounds out the drink.)"

https://www.yvonnesboston.com/