Creamy Espresso Martini Recipe
This creamy espresso martini is a robust, sophisticated cocktail made with simple ingredients. If it weren't for the cocktail glass, looking at it, you might think it's a cold brew or strong coffee drink.
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Servings: 1 martini
INGREDIENTS
Simple Syrup (4 Servings)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey
Creamy Espresso Martini
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka (I used Titos)
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Kahlua
- 1 ounce (1 shot; 2 Tablespoons) espresso (Note 1)
- 1 ounce (2 Tablespoons) cold heavy cream
- .5 ounce (1 Tablespoon) simple syrup more or less to taste
- Ice cubes
- Coffee beans for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small saucepan, combine equal parts water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Let it cool, and then transfer to a clean container. You can store any extra simple syrup in the refrigerator for future use.
- Brew a shot of espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature. Alternately, use cold brew coffee, instant espresso, or cold brew concentrate.
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, cooled espresso, simple syrup, and heavy cream to the shaker. Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. This will chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and serve with coffee beans. Sift cocoa powder on top for an added garnish if desired.
Notes
Note 1. Espresso alternatives. You can use instant espresso if you don’t have an espresso machine. You can also use cold brew instead. Cold brew is stronger than regular coffee so it’s a better option! You may need to taste and add a bit more as needed.
Batch of Martinis (4 servings): Use all o fthe simple syrup because it makes 4 servings (unless you want it sweeter). Add 6 ounces (3/4 cup) each of vodka and kahlua and 4 ounces (1/2 cup) each of espresso and heavy cream. Use all of the simple syrup in the original recipe. Follow instructions to shake and divide into 4 chilled martini glasses.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1martini | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.7g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 33.7mg | Sodium: 13.3mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 33.3g | Vitamin A: 122.5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg
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