Vodka Espresso Martini
A smooth coffee cocktail shaken with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cooled espresso until a thick foam forms.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail glass
- Strainer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ oz vodka 40 ml
- ⅔ oz coffee liqueur adjust for sweetness
- ⅔ oz espresso freshly brewed and cooled
- 3 coffee beans for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes for the shaker
Instructions
Cooking
- Chill. Place a cocktail glass in the freezer while you prepare the drink so it frosts over.
- Combine. Fill a cocktail shaker two thirds full with ice, then add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and cooled espresso.
- Shake. Seal the lid and shake hard 10 times, until the shaker is frosty and a thick foam has formed inside.
- Strain and garnish. Strain into the chilled glass, scrape the foam on top, add 3 coffee beans, and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutions: Use decaf espresso for an evening version, or a splash of simple syrup in place of part of the liqueur.
Tips: Cool the espresso fully and shake hard so the foam stays thick.
Storage: Serve right away. The foam fades quickly, so mix each drink fresh.