Espresso Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare espresso
Brew 1 oz of fresh espresso and allow it to rest for 30–45 seconds so it cools slightly but remains hot enough to create crema. If you don't have an espresso machine, use 1 oz of very strong brewed coffee.
Combine ingredients
Into a cocktail shaker add the freshly brewed espresso, 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Seal and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. Vigorous shaking is essential to create a silky, foamy crema on top from the espresso.
Strain and serve
Discard the ice/water from the chilled glass if you used it to chill. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and ensure a smooth surface.
Garnish
Carefully place three coffee beans on top of the foam in a triangular arrangement as a classic garnish.
Serve
Serve immediately while the drink is cold and the foam is fresh.