Espresso Martini Recipe
The best espresso martini is made with actual espresso or cold brew coffee rather than just coffee liqueur. It should taste bold and well, like coffee!
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 220kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce espresso or cold brew concentrate, cooled
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 3 espresso beans, for garnish
Instructions
- Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake hard until foam forms.
- Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with espresso beans. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Use freshly brewed espresso that has cooled slightly before shaking the cocktail. Fresh espresso creates a thicker, creamier foam layer than cold coffee or espresso that has been sitting too long. You can put the espresso in the freezer for a few minutes to cool it quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 42mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
