Description
Dark, seductive Espresso Martini emerges as a sophisticated cocktail blending rich coffee and spirited vodka. Sleek mixology craft brings Italian espresso and premium spirits together, promising an electrifying night of smooth, caffeinated indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcoholic Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua)
Coffee and Sweetener Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Garnish and Mixing Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Coffee beans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer for optimal serving temperature.
- Load a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of fresh ice cubes.
- Pour the vodka, creating a smooth liquid base for the cocktail.
- Add the rich coffee liqueur to complement the vodka’s sharpness.
- Stream freshly brewed espresso into the shaker, ensuring maximum flavor intensity.
- Include simple syrup for a subtle touch of sweetness to balance the bitter coffee notes.
- Seal the cocktail shaker firmly and agitate with vigorous, rhythmic movements for approximately 20 seconds.
- The intense shaking will create a luxurious, frothy texture and thoroughly chill the mixture.
- Position a cocktail strainer on top of the shaker to prevent ice fragments from entering the glass.
- Carefully pour the cocktail into the pre-chilled martini glass, creating a smooth, elegant stream.
- Delicately place three coffee beans in a precise triangular formation atop the drink, representing health, wealth, and happiness.
- Serve the espresso martini immediately to preserve its crisp temperature and vibrant foam.
Notes
- Choose high-quality espresso for the most robust coffee flavor, freshly brewed and slightly cooled.
- Use cold espresso to prevent diluting the cocktail and maintain a strong, crisp taste profile.
- Opt for premium vodka and coffee liqueur like Kahlúa to elevate the overall drink quality and smoothness.
- For a dairy-free version, skip simple syrup and use a plant-based coffee liqueur alternative to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg