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Delicious Smooth Espresso Martini Recipe

Nov 30, 2022 · 2 Comments

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Chic, delicious, caffeinated...all of the things you want in a drink! The Espresso Martini recipe is a classic and sophisticated one that is easy to do right at home.

Why Are People Obsessed with Espresso Martinis?

Well, it's easy for me to love this coffee forward drink because I love espresso! This smooth martini kind of gives a nod to iced coffee which I think we all have quite an obsession with.

Like the Almond Milk Shaken Espresso from Starbucks kind of has my heart!

But I think another reason is that millennial like myself want to head out to dinner with friends and have a good time, but sometimes a glass of wine would put you right to sleep.

Espresso martinis on the other hand...well it's the perfect kick off to any girls night out with a little caffeine.

What's In an Espresso Martini?

This coffee martini has tons of coffee flavor thanks to the coffee liqueur and the espresso. Shaken together with vodka, simple syrup, and ice and topped with those signature espresso beans .

And fun fact, this isn't *technically* a martini because it doesn't have gin or vermouth...however it holds the name martini anyways!

Vodka is typically used in this martini recipe but I've also used bourbon and wow, is it good! I bet it would even be delicious with my easy to make homemade bourbon cream.

Espresso Martini Ingredients

So while very simple, this recipe needs to be specific to get that signature flavor we are all looking for.

Vodka (however I've also heard people enjoy this with Tequila!)

Coffee Liqueur. You're probably familiar with Kahlua but why not try any of these great coffee liquor options!

Espresso. Obviously the most important part! I use my Breville Barista espresso machine for this and it's perfect every time.

Simple Syrup. This is to give it that slightly sweet edge to it and you can omit this if your liqueur has sweetness to it.

Espresso bean for garnish.

Substitutions

I said above I've seen people sub in tequila or bourbon for the vodka and I'm sure its totally delicious!

Try out different types of coffee liqueurs to find the perfect one for you! Bailey's Irish cream is another popular option for this.

If you need a dairy free option you could substitute in oat milk and some extra sweetener for the coffee liqueur.

You could also switch up the flavors with the season! Try out different flavored syrups for unique holiday twists. Like gingerbread for Christmas!

espresso martini with the shaker
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Making An Espresso Martini

Grab your shakers because it's time to make our delicious homemade espresso martinis.

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, espresso, simple syrup, liqueur and shake for 30-60 seconds.
  2. Strain into a chilled martini glass and top with 3 espresso beans.

Enjoy your classy coffee martini and impress your guests with this easy to make drink.

More Chic and Delicious Cocktails

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overhead photo of espresso martini recipe

Delicious Smooth Espresso Martini Recipe

Easy to make espresso martini recipe that is delicious, smooth, and has that kick of coffee everyone loves. Made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and rich espresso its an experience every time you sip!
4.34 from 3 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, coffee, espresso, martini
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 2 martinis
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • 2 martini glasses

Ingredients

  • 2 shots of espresso 2 oz
  • 2 oz coffee liqueur I use Kahalua
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • ½ cup ice
  • espresso beans for topping

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker combine all ingredients except for espresso beans.
  • Shake for 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Strain into two martini glasses and top with espresso beans. Enjoy!

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  1. Byron says

    December 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    The drink looks great but you did not leave a recipe on how to make it, i.e., the amount of each ingredient as it pertains to 1 Oz of what, or half ounce of the other!!! That would help when trying to make the drink

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    • Sara Ayesh says

      January 24, 2023 at 3:05 pm

      If you scroll to the bottom of the post, the recipe card is there with measurements and ingredients!

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