Espresso Martini Recipe
Equipment
- Espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger (for measuring)
- Martini glass
- Fine strainer (for filtering out any foam)
Ingredients
- 1 shot (30ml) fresh espresso
- 30 ml vodka (preferably a high-quality brand)
- 20 ml coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 5 ml simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew the espresso: Prepare a fresh shot of espresso and let it cool slightly. This is important to avoid diluting the drink with hot coffee.
- Fill your shaker with ice: Add a generous handful of ice cubes into your cocktail shaker.
- Add ingredients: Pour the espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and optional simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake: Vigorously shake the mixture for around 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
- Strain and serve: Using a fine strainer, pour the cocktail into a chilled martini glass. You want a nice foam layer on top.
- Garnish: Add three coffee beans as a garnish for a classic espresso martini presentation.
