The Best Espresso Martini

A martini glass with an espresso martini with another glass and shaker nearby

Energize yourself through the night with this bold and boozy espresso martini recipe. This dairy-free espresso martini made with three simple ingredients— vodka, Kahula, and espresso is the perfect after-dinner cocktail.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 505kcal

Author Takes Two Eggs

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Kahlua
1 ounce brewed espresso cooled
½ ounce simple syrup
3 Coffee beans garnish

Instructions

Brew the espresso.
Brew the espresso in your espresso machine, Nespresso machine, or simply buy espresso from your local coffee shop. Cool and set aside.
Shake.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the espresso, vodka, and Kahlua with ice. Shake vigorously until well mixed and the foam has formed.
Strain and serve.
Immediately, strain the espresso martini into a cocktail glass. Dust with espresso powder and coffee beans for garnish. Sip responsibly!

Notes

Cool the coffee before mixing. Make sure to cool the coffee completely before shaking it with the other ingredients for a nice chilled cocktail.

To get the nice layer of foam, shake vigorously. You will need to create the foam yourself by shaking it in the cocktail shaker.

Sift the cocktail quickly. When pouring the cocktail into the glass, make sure to do it in one pour to ensure the foam ends up on top.

To create a simple syrup. Simply boil a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water until the sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and store it in the refrigerator. Make sure it is completely cooled before using.

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