Espresso Martini – A Beautiful Mess

This recipe makes a classic espresso martini. Perfect for an after-dinner drink or dessert cocktail. It has a strong and balanced taste with a creamy and foamy top. If you like coffee cocktails, try this recipe. This recipe is the perfect cocktail and coffee combination. There are only 3 ingredients, so it’s easier to make than it looks.

This recipe combines simple ingredients to create something magical. It combines the flavor of espresso with a strong coffee flavor balanced by sweetness.

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There are a few things to keep in mind before making an espresso martini. First, instead of brewing coffee or using instant coffee, use espresso. It’s important to the flavor profile.

Next, it’s important to chill the espresso before adding it to the ice and alcohol to prevent the ice from melting.

The foam is an important part of this cocktail, both in flavor and appearance. It’s like when ordering a latte, the more bubbles the better. Shake it in a cocktail shaker for 10-15 seconds to create bubbles.

espresso martini ingredients

• espresso – 1 shot of espresso (approximately 1.5 ounces)
• vodka – 2 ounces vodka
• Kahlua – 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
• simple syrup – 1/2 oz simple syrup (this is optional, but recommended)
• coffee beans – For garnish

This will make one cup. You can easily make two batches in the same shaker by doubling the ingredients. The best cocktail glasses to serve your espresso martini are: martini glass or coupe glass. Also, cocktail shaker to make this recipe. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a jar.

espresso martini recipe

1. Make the espresso and let it cool (otherwise the ice will melt). If you are in a hurry, you can put it in the refrigerator.
2. Please fill in cocktail shaker Add ice, espresso, vodka, Kahlua, and simple syrup (optional).
3. Shake until cool. This will also produce foam bubbles.
4. Strain and pour into a chilled glass.
5. Garnish with a few coffee beans.

Bonus points if you chill your martini glass in the freezer beforehand.

tips on how to make

• replacement – If you don’t have a way to make fresh cold brew espresso, concentrate can be used as an alternative.
• variations – You can also swap out the unflavored vodka for vanilla vodka or seasonal flavors like caramel, pecan, pumpkin, or peppermint. Some people consider this blasphemous, but Espresso Martini points out that this is not the case. technically It’s a real martini, so if you want to enjoy a seasonal coffee drink, you should definitely give it a try.
• sweetness – Simple syrup (sugar syrup) is technically optional, but we believe it is essential to create a balance between strong and bitter flavors.
• decoration ideas – Many bartenders like to sprinkle espresso powder on top of their martini foam in addition to the coffee or espresso beans.

history

The Espresso Martini was created by bartender Dick Bradsell at the London bar Fred’s Club in 1983. It continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1980s and has recently experienced a second resurgence. A famous story goes that Bradsell was asked by a famous model of the time to create a cocktail that would “wake her up and make a mess.” And so the espresso martini was born. Bradsell is also famous for creating a cocktail called Bramble.

home espresso maker

We’ve tried many espresso makers over the years, and here are our favorites at various price points and skill levels.

• Cafe fully automatic espresso machine – my current machine. Whole beans are used, so using high-quality beans will yield high-quality espresso. Automatically create espresso shots (no barista skills required) and includes a milk frother wand to heat and froth milk. I’ve used this machine almost every day since I got it 7 months ago and I love it. There are 3 colors available.
• breville barista touch – I once bought this for my best friend as a wedding gift and she said she loved it. Although it is a high-end machine and requires barista skills to operate, it is an excellent home espresso maker.
• Nespresso Virtuo – For those who want an espresso maker that uses pods, this is my favorite. Depending on the pod you use, you can make espresso or coffee.
• minipresso – This machine extracts espresso in one shot by adding boiling water to one end, powder to the other end, and pressing the pump-and-pop button.
• french press – You can also make espresso with a French press.

Not only is this espresso martini delicious, it’s also a great conversation starter. It turns out that having a little bit of caffeine in your system can make you a little more talkative.

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Now you know how to make a classic espresso martini, perfect for coffee lovers. Your guests will be impressed with the decoration of chilled glasses and coffee beans. That’s a small thing, right? Have fun making cocktails! Shit. emma