Name: Curly Wurly Caramel Espresso Martini · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50 ml Vodka; 25 ml Coffee Liqueur; 25 ml Caramel Syrup; 25 ml Espresso (freshly brewed espresso); 10 ml Chocolate Liqueur (optional for richness); Ice

Curly Wurly Caramel Espresso Martini

A rich, velvety coffee cocktail infused with deep caramel sweetness and smooth chocolate, inspired by the iconic Curly Wurly bar. Balances bold espresso with buttery toffee and a hint of cocoa.

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Metric (ml): Volumes are shown in millilitres or litres.
US (fl oz, cups and spoons): Uses US fluid ounces, cups and spoons. 1 US fl oz ≈ 29.57 ml.
Imperial (UK and Canada): The UK and Canada share the imperial fluid ounce. 1 imperial fl oz ≈ 28.41 ml. Small volumes are shown in ml.
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Curly Wurly Caramel Espresso Martini

Description

The Curly Wurly Caramel Espresso Martini is a grown-up twist on the beloved Cadbury Curly Wurly a the long, thin, chewy caramel bar coated in milk chocolate. Launched in the UK in 1970, the Curly Wurly became a school lunchbox favourite thanks to its playful design and sticky, sweet chew.

This cocktail takes that indulgent combination of caramel and chocolate and blends it with the sophistication of the classic Espresso Martini. The result is a nostalgic dessert drink that feels both fun and luxurious, the kind you could happily sip in a cocktail bar or serve at a playful dinner party.

Ingredients

50 ml Vodka
25 ml Coffee Liqueur
25 ml Caramel Syrup
25 ml Espresso (freshly brewed espresso)
10 ml Chocolate Liqueur (optional for richness)
Ice

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, caramel syrup (or toffee liqueur), espresso, and optional chocolate liqueur. Shake hard for 20 seconds until well-chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a mini Curly Wurly draped across the rim or rested on top, and dust lightly with cocoa powder or grated chocolate.