Espresso Martini
CLASSIC · VODKA

Espresso Martini

A seductive after-dinner cocktail that marries the intensity of freshly pulled espresso with smooth vodka and sweet coffee liqueur, crowned with a signature crema foam and three coffee beans for luck.

Ingredients
Vodka50 ml
Kahlúa30 ml
Simple Syrup10 ml
Ice Cubes
Coffee Beans
Glassware
Cocktail Glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Burnt sugar · Roasted coffee · Dark chocolate · Vanilla

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Pull a fresh espresso shot and allow it to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Add vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and espresso into a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and a thick foam develops.

  4. 4

    Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with three coffee beans arranged in the center of the foam.

From the Bartender

The key to a proper crema on an Espresso Martini is using freshly pulled espresso - cold brew or pre-made coffee will not produce the signature frothy foam. Shake harder and longer than you think necessary; the emulsification of coffee oils is what creates that luxurious top layer.

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