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Espresso Martini
The espresso martini is a sophisticated cocktail for coffee lovers. Espresso, coffee liqueur, vodka, and simple syrup are shaken with ice and served in a glass with a lemon peel.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka unflavored
- 1 ounce espresso or strong coffee
- 2 ounces coffee liqueur such as Mr. Black
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 cup ice
- 1 peel lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain and pour the ingredients into a martini or coupe glass.
- Garnish with a peel of lemon and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Coffee can be used in place of espresso.
- The make your own simple syrup, combine 1 part sugar to 1 part water and simmer over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Store the simple syrup in a container in the refrigerator to chill before use.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Sugar
29.9g
(60%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 29.9g | 60% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.