Espresso Martini

5 minutes

Coffee meets cocktail in the most AMAZING Espresso Martini. Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s the ideal after dinner drink and a coffee lover’s dream. It’s slightly sweet, packed with amazing flavor, and guaranteed to be the perfect end to your night!

Every now and then, you taste something you just KNOW you need in your life. And this Espresso Martini was one of them.

It was last summer, in Austin, at a restaurant that had been recommended to me by the hotel staff. I had just finished an amazing dinner with a friend, and since neither one of us was ready to go back to the hotel, we decided to order an after dinner drink.

From the first sip, we were both in heaven. So much so that we each ordered two. And so much so that I couldn’t leave without asking the bartender for the recipe.

And… this is IT! The BEST Espresso Martini ever. Guaranteed to satisfy both the coffee lover AND the cocktail lover in you!

What is an espresso martini?

The espresso martini is a coffee-flavored cocktail made with vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup. It is served cold in a martini glass and garnished with espresso beans.

what you’ll need for this recipe

• 4 ounces vodka
• 1 1/2 ounces coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
• 1/2 ounce vanilla simple syrup
• 2 shots espresso
• ice

how to make an espresso martini

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and espresso.
3. Shake well; strain into martini glasses.
4. Spoon extra foam on top of each drink.
5. Garnish each with 3 espresso beans.

Origin

The Espresso Martini was invented in 1983 by a London bartender named Dick Bradsell. According to Dick, it was created based on a request from a famous model who entered the bar and asked him to make a drink that would “wake me up.”

Espresso Martini

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Coffee meets cocktail in the most AMAZING Espresso Martini. Made with just 4 ingredients - including real espresso - it's the ideal after dinner drink and a coffee lover's dream. It's slightly sweet, packed with amazing flavor, and guaranteed to be the perfect end to your night.

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Ingredients

• 4 ounces vodka
• 1 1/2 ounces coffee liqueur
• 1/2 ounce vanilla simple syrup (recipe below)
• 2 ounces espresso
• ice

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
   
2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and espresso.
   
3. Shake vigorously, then strain into martini glasses.
   
4. Spoon extra foam on top of each drink.
   
5. Garnish each with 3 espresso beans.

Notes

Vanilla Simple Syrup Recipe

In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Cool syrup and use according to recipe instructions. Leftover syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 0g