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Espresso Martini Recipe

Espresso Martini Recipe

The espresso martini is a smooth, frothy cocktail that mixes vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and a touch of simple syrup. It’s bold, slightly sweet, and perfect when you want coffee and a drink at the same time.
Shaken hard with ice and finished with coffee beans or a dusting of espresso powder, it feels fancy without being complicated. Great for late nights, after dinner, or anytime you need a little energy with your buzz.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 242
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur like Kahlúa or Mr. Black
  • 1 oz espresso or 1 shot espresso or cold brew concentrate
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Espresso powder or cocoa powder for garnish
  • Coffee beans for garnish

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup.
    Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup.
  3. Make sure the espresso is cooled before adding, or it will melt the ice too fast.
  4. Cover and shake hard until the shaker feels very cold and a thick foam forms, about 15 seconds.
    Cover and shake hard until the shaker feels very cold and a thick foam forms, about 15 seconds.
  5. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
    Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  6. Cover half the glass with a paper towel, dust the exposed side with espresso or cocoa powder, and garnish the other side with coffee beans.
    Best Espresso Martini is ready

Notes

This espresso martini recipe isn’t about perfection. It’s about shaking something up, making a small mess, and ending up with a drink that makes you smile. If it’s not perfect the first time, congrats. You’re doing it right. That’s mostly what this blog is about anyway.