Espresso Martini Recipe

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Espresso Martini Ingredients

2 oz / 60 ml Vodka (I used Ketel One)

.5 oz / 15 ml Coffee Liqueur (I used Mr Black Coffee Liqueur)

.25 oz / 7 ml Simple Syrup

1 oz / 30 ml Freshly Brewed Espresso or Cold Brew Coffee

How to make an Espresso Martini

Shake all ingredients vigorously and double strain into a coupe or martini glass.

Classic espresso martini with a thick crema and three coffee beans, served in a zigzag-stem martini glass.

The Espresso Martini has real bartending pedigree. It was invented in 1980s London by legendary bartender Dick Bradsell for a customer who wanted a drink that would "wake her up and get her buzzed." Decades later, it's one of the most popular cocktails on menus worldwide. This version keeps it simple: vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso, shaken hard and double-strained for that signature layer of crema on top.

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