Espresso Martini Recipe
Make Espresso Martini Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill glass
Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cold.
- 2
Brew espresso
Brew a fresh double espresso (about 2 oz) and allow it to rest 20–30 seconds so it's hot but not boiling; this helps with extraction of crema when shaken.
Mixing
- 3
Combine ingredients
Add the freshly brewed espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.
- 4
Add ice
Fill the shaker with ice until about 2/3–3/4 full. Using fresh, clean ice will give better dilution control.
- 5
Dry shake (optional for more crema)
If you prefer extra foam, first shake the mixture without ice for 8–10 seconds vigorously to emulsify and create crema.
- 6
Wet shake
Add ice if you performed a dry shake (or if you didn't, make sure ice is in shaker) and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. The shaker should become very cold and slightly frosted; this aerates the espresso and yields a silky foam.
- 7
Double strain
Open the shaker and strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the chilled martini or coupe glass to remove small ice shards and achieve a smooth surface.
Finish
- 8
Garnish
Carefully place three coffee beans on top of the foam in a triangular arrangement as a traditional garnish.
- 9
Serve immediately while cold. Enjoy responsibly.