Simple Espresso Martini Recipe
A four ingredient espresso martini with vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and simple syrup.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 oz high quality vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso cooled slightly
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 3 coffee beans for garnish
- 1 cup ice for shaking
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Brew the espresso, cool it briefly, and chill the glass for 5 minutes.
- Shake. Combine the espresso, vodka, liqueur, and syrup in a shaker with ice and shake hard 15 to 20 seconds.
- Serve. Strain into the glass and float three coffee beans on the foam.
Notes
Substitutions: Use strong moka pot coffee or cold brew concentrate for espresso.
Tips: Brew the espresso fresh and shake hard for the thickest foam.
Storage: Mix without ice and refrigerate up to 24 hours, then shake with fresh ice. Do not freeze.