Cocktail family · 2 riffs
Espresso Martini Variations
Vodka, coffee liqueur, a little syrup and a fresh shot of espresso, shaken hard enough to build that foam on top. The hard shake is the whole trick, and the espresso needs to be fresh, not left over from this morning. Once you’ve got the base down, vanilla or chocolate are easy additions.
The classic spec · IBA
Espresso Martini
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Method
- Shaken
Ingredients
- 1⅔ oz (50 ml) vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) coffee liqueur (the IBA names Kahlúa)
- ⅓ oz (10 ml) simple (sugar) syrup
- 1 shot strong espresso
Steps
- Pour everything into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake well with ice.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans.
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