Espresso Martini Recipe
ketel one vodka, kahlúa, caffè borghetti, espresso, cane sugar
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & service
Method
Cocktail
Prepare espresso
Brew a fresh shot of espresso (about 1 oz) immediately before making the cocktail so it's hot and aromatic. If you don't have an espresso machine, use very strong brewed coffee concentrated to about 1 oz.
Combine ingredients
Add 2 oz Ketel One vodka, 1 oz Kahlúa, 0.5 oz Caffè Borghetti, 1 oz hot espresso, and 0.25 oz cane sugar simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice (approximately 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. Vigorous shaking with hot espresso will both chill the drink and create a rich, frothy crema on top.
Strain
Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne and a fine mesh strainer to catch small ice shards and ensure a silky texture.
Garnish & serve
Garnish the frothy surface with 3 whole coffee beans arranged in the center. Serve immediately.