Truly PERFECT Espresso Martini (Best Recipe)
Give the best espresso martini a try with this easy cocktail recipe. It's the perfect balance of flavors, not too sweet, nice pure coffee flavor, without any bitterness. Learn how to make an espresso martini anyway you like it - chocolate, creamy with Baileys, or even without an espresso maker!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (1 oz.) brewed espresso slightly cooled
- 3 ounces (1.5 oz.) vodka
- 1 ½ ounces (1.5 oz.) Kahlua coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce (1 oz.) creme de cocoa
Instructions
- Fill a martini shaker with ice. Pour in espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and creme de cocoa.2 ounces brewed espresso, 3 ounces vodka, 1 ½ ounces Kahlua coffee liqueur , 1 ounce creme de cocoa
- Shake vigorously to get a nice frothy top. Strain and pour. Garnish with 3 fresh coffee beans, if desired.
Notes
Other Versions
- Chocolate - substitute Godiva Chocolate Liqueur for creme de cacao, serve in chocolate drizzled glass
- Vanilla - use vanilla vodka
- Baileys - replace the creme de cacao and coffee liqueur with 2 ounces of Baileys Irish Cream
- Horchata - replace the creme de cacao with 1 ounce Horchata liqueur.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 14g
