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two espresso martinis with coffee beans

RECIPE FOR ESPRESSO MARTINI

Simple yet classic, this recipe for Espresso Martini is as easy as it gets. No fancy ingredients or bartending skills required, this cocktail is an any time of day favourite!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 1 oz. Kahlua
  • 1 oz. Espresso
  • Ice
  • Coffee Beans for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the vodka, kahlua, espresso, and some ice to a martini shaker. See recipe notes for adding some sweetness.
    martini shaker with ice and dark drink next to some scattered coffee beans
  • Shake hard until the ingredients are well combined and a frothy foam appears on top.
    martini shaker with frothy dark contents, coffee beans in the background
  • Strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans, if desired. Enjoy immediately. Cheers!

Notes

To make this martini sweeter: Add 1/2 oz. simple syrup. To make: Bring equal parts sugar and water to a boil until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and leave it to cool completely before using. It'll thicken as it sits and create a syrup.
You can also try adding my homemade vanilla simple syrup instead.
Either way, add the simple syrup into the shaker with the rest of the ingredients. However, if this is your first time having an espresso martini, I urge you to try it without. IMHO, no added sweetness is necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Martini | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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