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Espresso Martini

Learn how to make an Espresso Martini just like you'd pay $15 for at a fancy cocktail lounge. This coffee cocktail recipe will be the hit of any happy hour or party menu.

Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka (4 tablespoons)
  • 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso (2 tablespoons, see note 1)
  • 1 ounce heavy cream (see note 2)
  • 1/2 ounce Kahlúa (2 tablespoons, see note 3)
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note 4)
  • 3 coffee beans for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, add vodka, espresso, heavy cream, Kahlúa, and syrup. Cover and shake until well combined and chilled.
  2. Strain martini mixture into a well-chilled martini glass. Garnish with coffee beans.

Notes

  • Espresso: Cold brew coffee concentrate is an excellent alternative if you don't own an espresso machine.
  • Heavy cream: For the richest results, choose heavy cream. Light cream or half and half also work, but will give you a slightly less decadent texture due to the lower fat content.
  • Kahlúa: Or substitute any coffee-flavored liqueur such as Tia Maria or Bailey’s espresso.
  • Simple syrup: For homemade simple syrup, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool. You can also look for simple syrup in bottles at grocery and liquor stores.
  • Yield: Each Espresso Martini recipe as written makes one 4-ounce cocktail.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.