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a frothy espresso martini in a martini glass garnished with 3 coffee beans
Kristen Stevens

How to Make a Frothy Espresso Martini at Home

This espresso martini is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, chilled espresso, and simple syrup. The combination creates a smooth, bold cocktail with a beautiful foamy top.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1 ounce chilled espresso
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 6 coffee beans

Method
 

  1. Add a handful of ice to your cocktail shaker. Add the vodka, coffee liquor, espresso, and simple syrup.
    2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce coffee liqueur, 1 ounce chilled espresso, 1 ounce simple syrup
    Recipe instruction photo: add ingredients to shaker
  2. Secure the lid, then shake for about 30 seconds to work up the foam.
    Recipe instruction photo: shake cocktail
  3. Strain into two martini glasses and garnish each with 3 coffee beans.
    6 coffee beans
    Recipe instruction photo: serve

Notes

ingredients needed to make an espresso martini
 
The foam on top of this recipe comes from machine-brewed espresso. If you use strong drip coffee instead and want the foam on top, you'll need to add an egg white or a few drops of a cocktail foamer.
To make simple syrup, heat 1 tablespoon of sugar with 2 tablespoons of water until the sugar dissolves. For the sugar, you can use granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
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