
Coffee-meets-cocktail with a frothy top
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1
1 cocktail
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Coffee-meets-cocktail with a frothy top
A rich, caffeinated cocktail that blends freshly brewed espresso with vodka and coffee liqueur. This stylish drink delivers a velvety crema top and bold coffee flavor.
5m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
5m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
The espresso martini is the ultimate pick-me-up cocktail—energizing espresso shaken with vodka and coffee liqueur into a frothy, sophisticated sipper. The vigorous shake creates the signature foam.
Brew a fresh shot of espresso and let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds—the hard shake creates the foam.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with three coffee beans floated on the foam.
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
Different flavor profiles that pair well with coffee
Mr. Black is less sweet with a bolder coffee flavor
Test Kitchen Pick
Espresso
Helpful Pantry Staple
For recipes like this, better coffee pays off quickly. Stronger, fresher beans give you more flavor without having to compensate elsewhere.
This recipe tastes closer to its intent when the coffee is doing real work.
Good espresso beans are usually a more noticeable upgrade than a more complicated gadget.
Shop espresso for this recipeUse freshly brewed espresso, not instant—the crema oils are essential for the frothy top.
Shake harder and longer than you think to get the best foam.
Serve immediately. Not suitable for storage.
Not applicable—serve fresh and cold.
Per serving (0mg) · 1 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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