Ingredients
- 6 cubes Ice Cubes
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 0.5 ounce Coffee Liqueur
- 1 ounce Simple Syrup
- 2 ounces (double shot) Espresso
Directions
Sweet, rich and coffee forward espresso martini!
This recipe is easy to make, only requires 4 ingredients plus ice and is dairy free!
First created in the early eighties by London bartender Dick Bradsel, this cocktail came about when a famous model who entered the Soho Brasserie asked him to create a drink that would “wake me up”.
Sweet treats with coffee flavor hold a special place in my heart.
For convenience, I often use my Nespresso machine with capsules to pull an espresso shot for this espresso martini.
Alternatively, I love using Intelligentsia Black Cat Classic Espresso Beans for that dark chocolate, raw sugar and aromatic espresso to make this cocktail.
The Intelligentsia bean is a blend of coffee from Brazil and Colombia. I particularly like Colombian coffee as the beans are amongst some of the most rich and distinct tasting beans you can find.
The three most important aspects for the perfect espresso martini are using fresh espresso, good ice cubes and shaking the cocktail shaker really well, for 30 seconds!
If you like yours a bit more creamy, you can add some baileys but I recommend you try it like this first.
Make this recipe and send me a picture via Instagram! You can also leave your review in the comment section below.
This recipe is not sponsored, all recommendations are authentic.
Steps
1 Done | Get a cocktail shakerStart by adding ice to the cocktail shaker with the remaining ingredients. Add the top and shake well, about 30 seconds. |
2 Done | Pour Into Cocktail GlassNext, strain and pour into your desired cocktail glass. When shaken properly, the mixture will be very foamy and as the espresso sits, the foam rises to the top. Lastly, garnish with freshly grated nutmeg, chocolate or coffee beans if desired! |
