This easy espresso martini is a classic cocktail for coffee lovers. It's strong and boozy yet sweet with a foamy top. It's the perfect after-dinner drink, and it's ready in just 5 minutes!
Ingredients
2ouncesvodka
1ounce coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa
1ouncechilled espresso, see notes
1ouncesimple syrup, see notes
6coffee beans
Instructions
Fill your cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liquor, espresso, and simple syrup.
Secure the lid then shake for about 30 seconds to work up the foam.
Strain into two martini glasses and garnish the cocktails with 3 coffee beans.
6 coffee beans
Notes
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.