Espresso Martini

Create this iconic espresso martini with just three ingredients: vodka, espresso and Kahlúa with the optional ingredient of simple syrup. Prep time is only five minutes!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword Espresso Martini

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 2

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 220kcal

Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

1 espresso machine optional, but recommended
1 martini glass

Ingredients

1 shot espresso about 1 ½ ounces each
2 ounces vodka
½ ounce Kahlua
½ ounce simple syrup
3 coffee beans for garnish

Instructions

Make your espresso and allow it to chill.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the espresso, vodka, Kahlua and simple syrup.
Shake until chilled.
Strain and pour into a chilled glasses.
Garnish with a few coffee beans and serve.

Notes

- Substitutions - If you don't have a way to make fresh espresso cold brew, concentrate is an acceptable substitution.

- Variations - You may swap unflavored vodka for vanilla vodka, or a seasonal flavor such as carmel, pecan pie or pumpkin. While some would consider this sacrilegious, we would point out that the Espresso Martini isn't technically a true martini and so if you enjoy seasonal coffee drinks, why not give it a go?

- Sweetness - The simple syrup (sugar syrup) is technically optional, but we find it essential to creating balance.

- Garnish Ideas - In addition to coffee or espresso beans, many bartenders like to dust the top of the martini foam with espresso powder.
- Chilled Glass - To chill your glasses, simply place them in the freezer a few minutes (5-6) before you need them.

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