Espresso Martini
A bold vodka and coffee cocktail with espresso, coffee liqueur, and a rich foamy top.
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
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup to a shaker.
- Fill with ice.
- Shake very hard for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans if you have them.
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