Espresso Martini

Name: Espresso Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka; 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa); 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled), cooled; 1/2 oz simple syrup; as needed ice cubes; 3 coffee beans (for garnish)

A sophisticated coffee cocktail combining vodka, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed espresso for a perfect balance of bitter and sweet.

5 minEasyServes 1285 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled), cooled
1/2 oz simple syrup
as needed ice cubes
3 coffee beans (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
2

Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa), 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso (cooled), and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
3

Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until well-chilled and frothy.
4

Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5

Garnish with 3 coffee beans (for garnish).

Questions

Can I halve or double Espresso Martini?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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