Vodka
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso shake into a bold, silky cocktail with a creamy top.
- Time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ≈ 17% ABV
- Estimated, after dilution
- Glass: Coupe
- Ice: No ice
- Garnish: three coffee beans
The Espresso Martini turns a fresh shot of coffee into a lively after-dinner cocktail. A vigorous shake with ice creates its signature foam, finished with three coffee beans.
Ingredients
- 50 mlvodka
- 30 mlcoffee liqueur (Kahlúa)
- 10 mlsugar syrup
- 30 mlespressoone strong single shot; 30 ml is a practical measure
- 3 ×coffee beanfor garnish
How to make it
Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, sugar syrup and strong espresso to a shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is cold.
Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish the foam with three coffee beans.
Bartender's tips
Use a fresh, strong espresso and shake hard with ice to build a dense crema.