Espresso Martini
Makes 2 cocktails
Cold, sharp, and wide awake—coffee liqueur and fresh espresso shaken to a foamy cap.
Ingredients
- Ice
- 3 oz . vodka
- 2 oz . coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa or Mr. Black
- 2 oz . or 1 shot espresso or cold brew concentrate
- 1 oz . simple syrup or 1/2 oz. of Baileys
- Espresso powder or cocoa powder and coffee beans, for serving
Method
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty and foam forms, about 15 seconds.
- Double strain into a coupe glass. Cover half of top of glass with a paper towel. Dust the exposed half with espresso or cocoa powder. Garnish plain side with coffee beans.
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