Making an Espresso Martini is relatively simple and requires just a few ingredients. Here's a classic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (chilled)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Ice
- Coffee beans for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Brew a shot of espresso using an espresso machine. Alternatively, you can use strong brewed coffee that has been chilled.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Pour 1 1/2 ounces of vodka into the shaker.
4. Add 1 ounce of coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa) to the shaker.
5. Pour in 1 ounce of chilled espresso.
6. Optionally, add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to sweeten the drink. You can adjust the amount of syrup to taste, depending on how sweet you prefer your cocktail.
7. Close the cocktail shaker and shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. This will chill the drink and create a frothy texture.
8. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass using a fine mesh strainer or the built-in strainer of your cocktail shaker.
9. Optionally, garnish the Espresso Martini with a few coffee beans for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
10. Serve and enjoy your delicious Espresso Martini!
This cocktail is perfect for coffee lovers who enjoy a little kick of caffeine with their drinks. It's rich, creamy, and slightly sweet, with a bold coffee flavor that's sure to satisfy. Cheers!