The Espresso Martini Recipe
espresso/ organic vodka/ frangelico/ kahlúa -- add Godiva Chocolate Liqueur $3
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish (optional)
Optional add-on
Method
Cocktail
Brew and cool espresso
Brew a 1 oz shot of espresso (or very strong coffee). Allow it to cool for 1–2 minutes so it’s hot but not scalding — if it’s too hot it will melt ice and overly dilute the cocktail.
Prepare shaker and ingredients
Add 6 pieces of ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in 1.5 oz organic vodka, 0.75 oz Kahlúa, 0.5 oz Frangelico, the cooled 1 oz espresso, and 0.25 oz simple syrup if you prefer a touch more sweetness. If the guest requested the chocolate add-on, add 0.5 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur at this stage (note: this increases sweetness and chocolate flavor).
Dry shake (optional)
For a creamier, foamy top, shake the ingredients first without ice for 8–10 seconds (this agitates the espresso and helps create crema).
Wet shake
Add ice (if you dry-shook) or simply seal the shaker and shake vigorously with the ice for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and you feel condensation on the outside.
Strain
Double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and ensure a silky texture.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with 3 whole coffee beans placed on top of the foam for the classic presentation. Optionally dust a small pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of cocoa powder or grated chocolate over the foam for extra aroma and visual appeal.
Serve immediately while the cocktail is chilled and foam is present. Inform the guest that the Godiva add-on increases sweetness and chocolate flavor by $3 if used.