Espresso Martini

A bold vodka and coffee cocktail with espresso, coffee liqueur, and a rich foamy top.

IBA ClassicClassicVodkaMartiniSweetShaken
An espresso martini cocktail served in a coupe glass on a dark, textured bar surface. The dark coffee liqueur base is topped with a thick, velvety layer of light brown crema, garnished perfectly with three coffee beans floating in the center. The background features a softly blurred, dimly lit bar with warm gold lighting.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Martini glass or coupe
Ice Shake hard with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka A clean vodka works best.
  • 3/4 oz Coffee liqueur Kahlúa-style liqueur.
  • 1 oz Espresso Cool slightly before shaking if possible.
  • 1/4 oz Simple syrup Optional depending on your coffee liqueur.

How to make it

  1. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake very hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
  5. Garnish with coffee beans if you have them.

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