Espresso Martini Recipe

Espresso Martini recipe — The overachiever who shows up to every party and somehow becomes the highlight. Made with vodka. Originally from UK.

Holds down a full-time job, goes to the gym, AND stays out until 3am. Zero apologies. Will make you feel both sophisticated and absolutely unhinged at the same time. Dangerous. Charming. Highly addictive.

Invented in the 1980s when a supermodel asked bartender Dick Bradsell to make her something that would wake me up and then mess me up. He delivered.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka (good quality — you taste it)
• 1 oz Fresh espresso (cooled slightly)
• 0.75 oz Coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Tia Maria)
• 0.25 oz Simple syrup (optional)
• Ice (for shaking)
• 3 Coffee beans (garnish)

Instructions

1. Pull your espresso and let it cool for 2 minutes.
2. Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur and syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
3. Shake HARD for 15-20 seconds.
4. Double-strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Place 3 coffee beans in the center of the foam. Serve immediately.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: medium | Base spirit: vodka | ABV: 20.0-25.0%

Origin: UK