The perfect Espresso Martini is a tasty blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso that excites people just by thinking about it.
It’s rich, creamy, and indulgent, and the espresso shot will keep you energized at events like an office Christmas party. With the CRU Kafe, Food Tube, Drinks Tube, and Food Busker parties coming up, these cocktails will be my go-to for staying lively.
This drink is surprisingly delicious, mixing coffee and vodka in a way that shouldn’t work, but it does. The liqueur adds sweetness, the coffee brings depth, and the vodka gives it a kick. It’s all topped with a thick, creamy froth.
The Espresso Martini is great as a party cocktail, but it’s also perfect as a luxurious after-dinner drink since both the coffee and liqueur help with digestion. If you want to be extra fancy, skip the usual coffee course and go straight for this cocktail to avoid the post-dinner slump that often happens at these events.
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The Perfect Espresso Martini
Course: DrinksCuisine: Mexican, AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes10
minutes258
kcalLearn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.
Ingredients
- For the sugar syrup
100g golden caster sugar
- For the cocktail
ice
100ml vodka
50ml freshly brewed espresso coffee
50ml coffee liqueur
4 coffee beans (optional)
Directions
- Start by making the sugar syrup. Put the caster sugar in a small pan over a medium heat and pour in 50ml water. Stir, and bring to the boil.
- Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put 2 martini glasses in the fridge to chill.
- Once the sugar syrup is cold, pour 1 tbsp into a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice, the vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.
- Strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish each one with coffee beans if you like.
Notes
- A classic garnish for an Espresso Martini is three coffee beans on top. They symbolize health, wealth, and happiness.
- For the best experience, serve your Espresso Martini as soon as it’s made to enjoy the perfect balance of cold, creamy, and frothy.