Espresso Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
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Espresso Martini
Equipment & optional
Method
Preparation
Chill glass
Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail (about 5 minutes).
Brew espresso
Brew a fresh double shot (about 2 oz) of espresso. Let it rest 30–60 seconds so it's very hot but not steaming — this helps create a good crema when shaken.
Mixing
Combine ingredients
Add 2 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
Add ice
Fill the shaker roughly two-thirds full with ice (about 1 cup).
Dry shake (optional for foam)
For a richer, creamier foam, first shake the ingredients vigorously without ice for 10–15 seconds (dry shake).
Wet shake
Add ice (if you performed a dry shake, now add ice) and shake very hard for 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and you see a good froth forming. Vigorous shaking agitates the espresso and creates a thick crema.
Garnish & serve
Garnish the foam with three whole coffee beans placed in the center. Serve immediately.