Classic Espresso Martini
The Classic Espresso Martini is so easy to make! There are a few tips for getting that perfect foamy head and how you can make it at home!
Ingredients
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso slightly cooled
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur like Kahlua
- 0.5 oz vanilla bean syrup or simple syrup
Vanilla Bean Syrup
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean pod that has been scraped -- use the vanilla bean seeds for something else!
Garnish
- 1 whole coffee beans
Instructions
- Brew espresso and let cool for 2 minutes while you gather up the other ingredients.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla bean simple syrup and espresso to shaker.
- Shake for 60 seconds. Be sure to shake for the full 60 seconds, set a timer if you need to. If you do not shake long enough the foamy head will not form.
- Strain and pour into a coup or martini glass. Top with three whole coffee beans. Enjoy immediately.
Vanilla Bean Syrup
- In a small pot, combine water and sugar together over medium heat. Stir frequently until dissolved.
- Once sugar is dissolved, add scraped vanilla bean pod to pot. Let steep for 20 minutes. Remove pod and transfer simple syrup to air tight bottle and keep in fridge for 2 weeks. Use in coffee, cocktails and anything that needs a little sweetness!
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 15mgSugar: 24gIron: 1mg
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