Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe
A modern classic created in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell in London, combining vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur for a caffeinated, slightly sweet cocktail that is both energizing and potent.
Make This
- Base
- Vodka
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 minutes
- Strength
- Strong
- Flavor
- Rich
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 1 oz Espresso
- 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, freshly brewed espresso, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled and frothy (about 15-30 seconds).
- Strain into a chilled martini glass or cocktail glass.