Espresso Martini Recipe
Espresso Martini is a perfect after-dinner cocktail that will satisfy your sweet tooth, relax you, and give you a little jolt at the same time. There are only three ingredients and that's vodka, Kahlua, and espresso and it comes together in just 5 minutes.
Servings: 1
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Kahlua
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 2-3 whole coffee beans optional
Instructions
- Brew fresh espresso before starting to make the cocktail.
- Add ice to the cocktail shaker.
- Pour in vodka, Kahlua, and espresso.
- Close the lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the martini glass right away.
- Garnish with a couple of whole coffee beans and serve.
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Notes
Additional Flavors:
- Hazelnut - you can add 1/2 - 3/4 oz of Frangelico.
- Almond - use 1/2 - 3/4 oz of Disaronno.
- Peppermint - add 1/4 -1/2 oz of peppermint liqueur of choice.
- Chocolate - add 1/2 - 3/4 oz of creme de cacao or Godiva chocolate liqueur.
- Creamy - try adding 1/2-1 oz Baileys, Godiva chocolate liqueur, or a splash of half and half if you don't want extra alcohol.
- Raspberry - use 1/2 oz of Chambord.
- Decaf - if you don't need the jolt, use a decaf espresso to lessen amount of caffeine.
- Less strong - feel free to use 2 oz of espresso instead of 1 oz to make it less strong.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Sugar: 13g