Bottoms up! Welcome to Day 1 of my Drink Series. I present to you my favourite mixed drink - the Espresso Martini. This rich, vibrant, flavourful, cold and caffeinated alcoholic beverage combines a shot of espresso, vodka and coffee liqueur to create a majestic concoction.
All the ingredients are tossed into a cocktail shaker with ice and shaken to perfection. You got to shake it before you make it, right?! The martini is then poured into a martini or coupe glass, leaving you with the most beautiful and bouncy foam! My Espresso Martini is topped off with 3 espresso beans, which serve as a garnish. It's been said that the 3 beans represent health, happiness and wealth. So, let’s raise a glass and cheers to that! So, let me show you how it’s done!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
1 oz espresso, freshly brewed
1 oz vodka
1 oz coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa
3 espresso beans, as garnish
Instructions:
Chill your martini or coupe glass in the refrigerator.
Brew a shot of your favourite espresso and let it cool. To speed up the cooling process, simply place your espresso shot in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur and shake it vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain the Espresso Martini into the chilled martini or coupe glass and garnish it with 3 espresso beans. Serve and enjoy! Cheers!