Creamy Espresso Martini
A smooth and decadent cocktail combining bold espresso, creamy texture, and vodka for a perfect pick-me-up or elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- 0.5 ounce simple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Brew a fresh shot of espresso (about 1 ounce) and let it cool slightly.
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, heavy cream, cooled espresso, and simple syrup (if using) to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes, leaving space to shake vigorously.
- Shake hard for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is chilled and frothy.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass using a fine mesh strainer.
- Garnish with three espresso beans on top, if desired.
Notes
Use fresh espresso for best flavor and aroma. Chill glasses beforehand for a cooler drink. Shake vigorously to create a frothy top. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or oat cream. Avoid pouring hot espresso to prevent cream separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 4
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
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