- 50 ml1.75 ozvodka
- 20 ml0.75 ozcoffee liqueur
- 20 ml0.75 ozfresh espresso
- 10 ml0.25 ozsugar syrup
Garnish: three coffee beans
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~18% ABV
- Difficulty
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Method
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake very hard until a thick foam forms.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with three coffee beans.
The story
A London bartender in the 1980s reportedly mixed this on the spot for a customer who wanted something that would both wake her up and get her drunk, and it did exactly that. It has become the single most requested after-dinner cocktail of the last decade.
Flavour
Quick answers
Espresso Martini questions
How do you make a Espresso Martini?
Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake very hard until a thick foam forms. Double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three coffee beans. You need 50 ml (1.75 oz) vodka, 20 ml (0.75 oz) coffee liqueur, 20 ml (0.75 oz) fresh espresso and 10 ml (0.25 oz) sugar syrup.
What's in a Espresso Martini?
Vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso and sugar syrup, garnished with three coffee beans.
Is a Espresso Martini shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a Espresso Martini served in?
A martini, with no ice.
How strong is a Espresso Martini?
About 18% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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