Description
This classic Espresso Martini recipe is easy to make in less than 5 minutes. All you need is vodka, Kahlua, espresso, simple syrup a few coffee beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz espresso, freshly brewed
- 1/2 oz Kahlua
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3 coffee beans (optional)
Instructions
- Add the vodka, espresso, Kahlua and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass. Top with the three coffee beans (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the strength. Espresso martinis are classically strong, spirit-forward cocktails. To reduce the strength, cut the amount of vodka in half and/or double the amount of simple syrup.
- Getting a frothy top: In order to get a frothy top to this cocktails, it is important to use freshly brewed espresso and to shake the cocktail very vigorously.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail Recipes
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg