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Elegant Espresso Martini Cocktail in a Glass

Espresso Martini: The Ultimate Cocktail for Coffee Lovers

The Espresso Martini is a luxurious and bold cocktail made with freshly brewed espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur. This energizing and indulgent drink offers a perfect blend of rich coffee flavor with a smooth vodka finish, making it the ultimate after-dinner cocktail. A touch of sweetness from the coffee liqueur and a creamy texture complete this iconic beverage.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (preferably hot and freshly made)

  • 1.5 oz vodka (high quality recommended)

  • 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)

  • 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preference)

  • 3 coffee beans (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brew Espresso: Start by brewing one shot of espresso. Allow it to cool slightly.

  2. Prepare Cocktail Shaker: Add ice to a cocktail shaker.

  3. Add Ingredients: Pour the espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup (if using) into the shaker.

  4. Shake: Shake the mixture vigorously for 15–20 seconds to ensure it’s well chilled and creates froth.

  5. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

  6. Garnish: Garnish with three coffee beans floating on top of the drink.

  7. Serve: Enjoy your perfectly made espresso martini!

Notes

  • If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, feel free to use more espresso or less coffee liqueur.

  • You can substitute the simple syrup with vanilla syrup for a different twist.

  • To make a non-alcoholic version, replace the vodka and coffee liqueur with non-alcoholic alternatives or additional coffee for a mocktail.

  • Author: Aleida
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking involved)
  • Category: Cocktail / After-dinner drink
  • Method: Shaken cocktail
  • Cuisine: International / Modern
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: Approx. 200 calories per serving
  • Sugar: 15g (can vary depending on syrup and coffee liqueur used)
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0g

Keywords: Espresso martini, coffee cocktail, vodka cocktail, after-dinner drink, cocktail recipe, coffee liqueur, alcoholic coffee drink