Creamy Espresso Martini Recipe
This creamy espresso martini is vodka, Kahlúa, and fresh espresso shaken with a splash of heavy cream for a smooth, frothy coffee cocktail. No espresso machine? Instant espresso or cold brew works too. It's the perfect pick-me-up before a night out or an after-dinner drink with dessert.
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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): Add 6 ounces (3/4 cup) each of vodka and Kahlúa, 4 ounces (1/2 cup) each of espresso and heavy cream, and all of the simple syrup (unless you like it less sweet). Follow the instructions to shake, then divide into 4 chilled martini glasses.
Special Tools (affiliate links): Cocktail shaker, Martini Glasses (coupe glasses), Espresso Machine.
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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