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Espresso Martini Recipe

Name: Coastal Flats Espresso Martini Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka; 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (hot or cooled); 1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa); 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water); 3 to taste coffee beans (for garnish); 1 cup ice (for shaking)

Inspired by Coastal Flats

Time10m

Serves1

Make Espresso Martini Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz vodka1 oz freshly brewed espresso (hot or cooled)1 oz coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)3 to taste coffee beans (for garnish)1 cup ice (for shaking)

Method

Cocktail

Prepare espresso

Brew 1 ounce of fresh espresso. If you prefer a cooler cocktail and your espresso machine produces hot shots, allow the espresso to cool for 2–3 minutes or briefly chill in the fridge for 5–10 minutes. You can use very strong cold-brew concentrate as a substitute (use the same volume).

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for several minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cold and develops a nice crema.

Combine ingredients

Into a cocktail shaker add the vodka (2 oz), coffee liqueur (1 oz), the brewed espresso (1 oz), and simple syrup (0.5 oz).

Add ice and shake hard

Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. A hard, rapid shake aerates the espresso and creates the signature silky crema on top of the Martini.

Strain

Dump the ice from the chilled glass if used. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and achieve a smooth surface.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with three whole coffee beans placed on the crema in a line or triangle. Serve immediately while the crema is still present and the cocktail is cold.