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Best Espresso Martini Recipe + VIDEO
This classic yet versatile cocktail recipe includes Kahlua and vodka for a deliciously sweet, strong, and sophisticated Espresso Martini with a delightful caffeine kick.
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Kahlua coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce espresso brewed and cooled
- ½ ounce Half & Half
- ice
- Garnish: espresso beans
Instructions
- Make a single shot of espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Set out one martini glass.
- Measure and pour in the vodka, Kahlúa, cooled espresso, and half-and-half.
- Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Using the strainer on the shaker, pour the beverage into the martini glass. Garnish with 1-5 espresso beans. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Recipe Variations
- Chocolate espresso martini - Drizzle chocolate sauce into a martini glass before pouring in the cocktail. You can also add a touch of chocolate shavings instead of - or in addition to - the espresso beans as a garnish.
- Mexican Mocha Martini - Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne pepper to the top of the prepared cocktail.
- Bailey's liquor - Swap Kahlua with Bailey's Irish Cream for an ultra-creamy drink that isn't quite so heavy on the coffee taste.
- Dairy-free martini - Omit the half & half for a non-creamy version.
- Chocolate espresso martini - Drizzle chocolate sauce into a martini glass before pouring in the cocktail. You can also add a touch of chocolate shavings instead of - or in addition to - the espresso beans as a garnish.
- Chocolate espresso martini - Drizzle chocolate sauce into a martini glass before pouring in the cocktail. You can also add a touch of chocolate shavings instead of - or in addition to - the espresso beans as a garnish.
- Mexican Mocha Martini - Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne pepper to the top of the prepared cocktail.
- Mexican Mocha Martini - Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne pepper to the top of the prepared cocktail.
- Bailey's liquor - Swap Kahlua with Bailey's Irish Cream for an ultra-creamy drink that isn't quite so heavy on the coffee taste.
- Bailey's liquor - Swap Kahlua with Bailey's Irish Cream for an ultra-creamy drink that isn't quite so heavy on the coffee taste.
- Dairy-free martini - Omit the half & half for a non-creamy version.
- Dairy-free martini - Omit the half & half for a non-creamy version.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1drink
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.