Espresso Martini

A cocktail comprised of coffee liqueur, vodka, espresso, and simple syrup. It is smooth and bold. It is a bitter sweet coffee forward cocktail that is perfect for coffee and cocktail lovers.

Course Cocktails, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, espresso martini

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 220kcal

Equipment

Jigger
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail Strainer
Espresso Machine
Martini Glass

Ingredients

2 oz Vodka
½ oz Coffee Liqueur (Kahlua)
1 oz Espresso
½ oz Simple Syrup
3 Coffee Beans
Ice

Instructions

Chill martini glasses by filling with ice or placing them in the fridge.
Brew espresso and let cool.
Add Vodka, Kahlua, and espresso to cocktail shaker.
Add a handful of ice to cocktail shaker, replace lid, and then shake vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds.
Remove ice from the chilled glasses or remove the from the fridge.
Using the a cocktail strainer, pour into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with 3 coffee bean.

Notes

Cool espresso fully to keep to much ice from melting when shaking the drink. Pouring the fresh espresso into a bowl and placing in the fridge or freezer will help the espresso cool rapidly.
How long and vigorously you shake the cocktail will determine how much foam will be on the finally drink. Additionally, do not over fill the cocktail shaker with ice because the ice needs room to move so it can aerate the drink creating the foam.
Pouring fast will ensure the foam ends up on the top of the drink.
Simple syrup is super easy to make if you do not have any on hand. Combine equal part water and sugar into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Stir the solution until the sugar is fully dissolved and then remove from heat. Let cool and now it is ready to use.

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