Espresso Martini Recipe
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.
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.
