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Espresso Martini

Freshly pulled hot espresso shaken hard with clean vodka and dark coffee liqueur into a dense hazelnut-tan crema.

Vodka Shaken Served up beneath thick natural crema 4 min · 20% ABV

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Garnish: Three whole roasted coffee beans arranged as petals

Crisp Vodka 45 ml
Freshly Pulled Espresso (cooled 30 seconds) 30 ml
Dark Coffee Liqueur 20 ml
Rich Demerara Syrup 7.5 ml

Preparation

Pull a fresh shot of espresso (natural coffee oils create the dense micro-crema when aerated).
Add vodka, coffee liqueur, demerara syrup, and espresso to a shaker packed with large cold ice cubes; shake hard for 15 full seconds.
Double-strain quickly into a chilled coupe so the crema sets on top, then float three coffee beans.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No espresso machine or coffee liqueur? Dissolve 2 tsp good instant espresso + 1 tbsp brown sugar in 45 ml hot water and shake hard with plain vodka!

Vodka 50 ml
Strong Instant Espresso (2 tsp in 45 ml water) 45 ml
Brown Sugar or Simple Syrup 15 ml
Vanilla Extract 1 drop

At-Home Steps

Stir instant espresso, sugar, and vanilla in water until dissolved (instant espresso whips up an astonishingly thick crema!).
Pour into a lidded jar packed with ice, add vodka, and shake as hard as you can for 15 seconds.
Strain swiftly into a chilled stemmed glass.

Pouring alcohol-free tonight? Explore the zero-proof counterpart: Cold-Brew Espresso Crema →

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How do you make Espresso Martini at home with everyday ingredients?

No espresso machine or coffee liqueur? Dissolve 2 tsp good instant espresso + 1 tbsp brown sugar in 45 ml hot water and shake hard with plain vodka! Ingredients: 50 ml Vodka, 45 ml Strong Instant Espresso (2 tsp in 45 ml water), 15 ml Brown Sugar or Simple Syrup, 1 drop Vanilla Extract. Steps: Stir instant espresso, sugar, and vanilla in water until dissolved (instant espresso whips up an astonishingly thick crema!). Pour into a lidded jar packed with ice, add vodka, and shake as hard as you can for 15 seconds. Strain swiftly into a chilled stemmed glass.

What is the full craft bar specification for Espresso Martini?

Espresso Martini (Vodka, 20% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up beneath thick natural crema and garnished with three whole roasted coffee beans arranged as petals. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Crisp Vodka, 30 ml (1 oz) Freshly Pulled Espresso (cooled 30 seconds), 20 ml (2/3 oz) Dark Coffee Liqueur, 7.5 ml (1/4 oz) Rich Demerara Syrup.