Expresso Martini

Name: Expresso Martini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Drinks
Ingredients: 1 oz (30 ml) fresh espresso (hot, just brewed); 1 oz (30 ml) vodka; 3/4 oz (22 ml) coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa); 1/4-1/2 oz (7-15 ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste); Ice; 3 beans of coffee for garnish

Prep15 min

Total15 min

Servings1

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

1 oz (30 ml) fresh espresso (hot, just brewed)
1 oz (30 ml) vodka
3/4 oz (22 ml) coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
1/4-1/2 oz (7-15 ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Ice
3 beans of coffee for garnish

Instructions

1
Brew fresh espresso. Must be fresh this is what gives you that signature crema foam.
2
Add everything to a shaker espresso (hot), vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup
3
Shake hard with ice (15–20 seconds). Don’t be gentle—this is where the foam is built.
4
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass fine straining removes ice shards and keeps it silky.
5
Garnish with 3 coffee beans traditional meaning: health, wealth, happiness.

Chef's Notes

This isn’t just a drink—it’s a statement. The deep aroma of fresh espresso, the smooth kick of vodka, and that signature foam on top… it’s the kind of cocktail that keeps the night alive.

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