Espresso Martini’s - An Easy Cocktail Recipe for Coffee Lovers
Last weekend my little at-home-bar got a BIG upgrade with the addition of a new Nespresso Vertuo Next Espresso Machine! I was so excited about my new addition that I couldn’t wait to shake up some coffee cocktails and since (N)espresso Martini are one of my all time faves, I thought I’d share a little tutorial with you!
Legend has it that the espresso martini originated in London, England when a young future supermodel walked into a famous Soho Brasserie in 1983 and asked bartender Dick Bradsell to make her something that would ‘wake her up and then fuck her up’. He mixed her a drink using vodka, coffee liqueur and a shot of espresso, and that is how the espresso martini came to be!
Today, espresso martini’s are very popular especially as a digestive after a big meal and although originally made with coffee liqueur, I have also seen menus showcasing espresso martini's with Baileys and even Tia Maria espresso martini’s! I prefer my espresso martini’s with Kahlua but no matter your preference, the steps are always the same so I thought I’d share this simple cocktail recipe with you along with a quick tutorial video I made below!
Enjoy!
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ESPRESSO MARTINI INGREDIENTS:
Makes 1 cocktail
3/4 oz of Espresso (I used my Nespresso Vertuo Next machine)
3/4 oz of Kahlua Coffee Liquor (you can also use Baileys or Tia Maria if you don’t have Kahlua or want to try something different)
1.5 oz of Vodka
Ice
A few whole coffee beans for garnish
You will also need a cocktail shaker and espresso martini glasses!
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HOW TO MAKE ESPRESSO MARTINI’S:
Making espresso martini’s is super easy!
First, add ice to a cocktail shaker followed by your espresso coffee, vodka, and liquor (Kahlua, Baileys or Tia Maria)
Place lid on cocktail shaker and shake well! The cocktail shaker should turn cold and the more you shake the thicker the foam will be for the cocktail!
Pour cocktail into a martini glass making sure to strain out the ice.
Garnish with a few whole coffee beans.
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I hope you enjoyed this espresso martini recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy bartending!!!
