Espresso Martini Recipe
Vodka, Freshly Pulled Espresso, Irish Cream
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Pull espresso
Pull a fresh shot of espresso (about 1 oz) immediately before making the cocktail. Allow it to rest for 10–20 seconds so it cools just slightly but still warm — this helps create a good crema when shaking.
- 2
Prepare shaker
Add 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker to chill and slightly dilute the drink while shaking.
- 3
Combine ingredients
Into the shaker, pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly pulled espresso, 0.5 oz Irish cream, 0.5 oz coffee liqueur (if using), and 0.25 oz simple syrup (if using).
- 4
Dry shake (optional)
For a silkier, foamier crema: before adding ice, you can dry shake (shake without ice) the espresso, vodka and liqueurs for 10–12 seconds. Then add ice and continue to the next step. If you skip dry shake, proceed directly to the next step.
- 5
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously with ice for 12–18 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes very cold and a thick, velvety foam forms.
- 6
Garnish
- 7
Place three whole espresso beans gently on the surface of the foam in a triangular arrangement. Serve immediately.
