Espresso Martini Recipe

This Espresso Martini recipe is the best coffee liqueur drink for any boozy party your hosting! This is a coffee lovers dream drink at any party!

Why You Should Make This Recipe

The classic espresso martini combines the rich, robust flavor of espresso with the smoothness of vodka and the sweetness of coffee liqueur. 

This drink won’t get old if you make it for people. this is the perfect drink for if you’re feeling tried on a night out.

The espresso gives you a caffeine kick, which can be perfect for staying lively during a social event or a night out.

 It’s a versatile cocktail that can be enjoyed as an after-dinner drink, a dessert cocktail, or even as a pick-me-up during a party or perfect after-dinner drink.

The best Espresso Martini looks elegant and sophisticated, especially with the frothy top and coffee bean garnish.

I’ve found it to be a perfect drink to impress your guests since this drink will never go out of style!

Despite its fancy appearance, it’s relatively simple classic cocktail to make with just a few ingredients and a cocktail shaker. 

 Ingredients for Espresso Martini recipe:

• 1 shot (30ml) of freshly brewed espresso
•  1 shot (30ml) of vodka
• 1 shot (30ml) of coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua or simple syrup) 
• Ice
•  Coffee beans (for garnish)

Tools need:

• Espresso machine
• Shot glass 
• Cocktail shaker 
• Strainer
• martini glass

Instructions for This Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe

Here’s how you how to make this easy espresso martini recipe:

1. Brew the Espresso: Start by brewing a shot of fresh espresso. Let it cool slightly. Its better to use espresso instead of cold brew or any other kind of coffee or it wont be an actual espresso martini.
2. Mix Ingredients: Fill a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add 1 cooled shot of espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur. 
3. Shake: Shake the mixture vigorously for at least 15 to 20 seconds. This will chill the drink and create a nice frothy top.
4. Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. be sure to use a chill glass after to make the drink cold. 
5. Garnish: Garnish the frothy espresso martini with three coffee beans on top. 

Enjoy your Espresso Martini!

Tips on How to Make an Espresso Martini Coffee Cocktail

Here are some tips for making a perfect Espresso Martini:

• Use Freshly Brewed Espresso: Freshly brewed espresso will give your martini a rich and robust flavor. Let it cool slightly before adding it to avoid melting the ice too quickly.
• Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality vodka and coffee liqueur. The better the ingredients, the better the final drink.
• Shake Well: Shake the mixture vigorously to create a foam top. This is a key characteristic of a good Espresso Martini frothy. 
• You can add in any flavored vodka like vanilla vodka to get your drink a little bit more of a sweet taste. 
• If you don’t have an espresso machine you can buy pre made espresso from the store but make sure you use a shot of espresso. 
• If you want to give this drink a cream kick  you can also put in a little baileys which will make it a baileys espresso martini! which gives this cocktail a sweeter taste!

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