Espresso Martini
Vodka shaken hard with Kahlua, fresh espresso and a touch of syrup until a dense crema forms, garnished with three beans. The cocktail that wakes you up and winds you down.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
250 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Coffee Liqueur1 oz
- Vodka1 ¾ oz
- Espresso1 shot
- Simple Syrup¼ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Espresso Martini close to the original.
Instead of Coffee Liqueur
- Chocolate Liqueur— leans mocha
- Coffee Brandy— drier, boozier
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Espresso
- Coffee— brew it double-strength
Instead of Simple Syrup
- Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker.
Shake well with ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
Pairs well with
Espresso and Kahlua over vodka bridge coffee bar and cocktail bar — pair with both:
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans
- Tiramisu squares
- Biscotti
- Salted caramel truffles
Similar taste
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