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Espresso Martini

Velvety crema foam, rich dark roasted coffee, subtle vanilla & silky vodka.

2 minutes · Easy · Chilled Martini or Coupe Glass · Makes one drink

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What you will need

Ingredients for one drink

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz Fresh espresso or cold brew concentrate
  • 0.25 oz Simple syrup
  • 3 Espresso beans
  • as needed Ice

Bar tools

Coupe glass, Shaker, Jigger, Fine strainer

How to make it

  1. Chill your martini or coupe glass with ice water while preparing.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1 oz Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, and 1 oz fresh espresso or cold brew concentrate.
  3. Add 0.25 oz simple syrup for balance.
  4. Fill shaker with ice and shake HARD for 20 seconds to generate a thick, creamy foam.
  5. Empty chilling ice from glass and double-strain cocktail.
  6. Garnish top of crema with 3 espresso beans in a triangle (health, wealth & happiness).

BEHIND THE DRINK

The story & background

Velvety crema foam, rich dark roasted coffee, subtle vanilla & silky vodka. The recipe centers on Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Fresh espresso or cold brew concentrate.

Coffee is a flavor ingredient, so use a brew you enjoy. Follow the recipe’s hot or cold preparation and keep the liqueur measure controlled so it does not overwhelm the coffee.

Bottles to consider

Explore Espresso Martini ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.

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