Espresso Martini
A cold coffee cocktail known for its roasted aroma, creamy-looking foam and balance of bitterness and sweetness.
Ingredients and serving guide
Recipes at individual venues may use different proportions.
- Vodka
- 50 ml
- Kahlúa coffee liqueur
- 30 ml
- Sugar syrup
- 10 ml
- Strong espresso
- 1 shot
Preparation
Shake the ingredients with ice to chill and aerate them, then strain into a cold cocktail glass.
What is a Espresso Martini?
The Espresso Martini combines the character of coffee with a chilled cocktail format. Recipes vary, but the familiar profile comes from espresso or coffee, vodka and a coffee-flavoured component. The drink is usually shaken hard to create its distinctive foamy top.
What to notice
Usually served cold in a stemmed cocktail glass. A good version should smell clearly of coffee and balance sweetness against roasted bitterness rather than tasting only sugary.
Alcohol-free option
For an alcohol-free version, combine chilled espresso with an alcohol-free coffee or vanilla component and shake with ice for texture.
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