5 from 10 votes
Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini blends vodka, Kahlúa, and cooled espresso coffee shaken with ice, then garnished with coffee beans. This cocktail achieves a sharp yet smooth coffee flavor with a creamy foam layer atop, making it a balanced and visually distinctive adult beverage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
167 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 40ml / 1 1/3oz vodka
- 20ml (2/3 oz) Kahlúa
- 20ml (2/3 oz) espresso cooled, coffee
- 3 coffee beans , garnish
Instructions
- Place the vodka, kahlua and espresso in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously 10 times, then pour briskly into a cocktail glass. (Scrape out foam inside if necessary)
- Garnish wtih 3 coffee beans and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use espresso from a proper coffee machine to achieve crema and a foamy top on the cocktail.
- Cool the espresso before shaking to prevent diluting the drink with melting ice.
- If no espresso machine is available, add half an egg white to create foam, noting it affects flavor.
- Garnish with three coffee beans to complete the traditional appearance and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167cal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167cal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.