How to Make an Espresso Martini

Gathering Ingredients and Equipment

Before making an Espresso Martini, you’ll need to gather the necessary ingredients and equipment. Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

• 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso
• 1 1/2 oz vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Ice

Equipment:

• Espresso machine or strong brewed coffee
• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger or measuring cup
• Martini glass
• Strainer

Make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment on hand before you begin making your Espresso Martini. This will ensure that the process goes smoothly and that you don’t forget anything along the way.

Making Espresso

The first step in making an Espresso Martini is to brew a shot of espresso. You can use an espresso machine or a strong brewed coffee for this step. Here’s how to make espresso:

1. Fill the water reservoir of your espresso machine with cold water and turn it on to preheat. If you’re using brewed coffee, heat it on the stove or in the microwave until it’s hot.

2. Grind your coffee beans to a fine consistency. If you’re using pre-ground coffee, skip this step.

3. Tamp the coffee grounds into the portafilter and secure it into the machine.

4. Place your cup or shot glass under the portafilter.

5. Press the button to start the shot. The espresso should take about 20-30 seconds to extract.

6. Once the espresso is brewed, remove the cup or shot glass from the machine.

You now have a shot of freshly brewed espresso that’s ready to be used in your Espresso Martini.

Creating the Martini Base

The next step in making an Espresso Martini is to create the martini base. This is done by combining the vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and freshly brewed espresso. Here’s how to do it:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso to the shaker.

3. Stir the ingredients in the shaker with a long-handled spoon.

4. Cover the shaker with the lid and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.

5. Remove the lid from the shaker and place the strainer on top.

6. Pour the martini base through the strainer and into a chilled martini glass.

The martini base is now ready to be mixed and shaken with ice to create the final Espresso Martini.

Mixing and Shaking the Drink

Now that you have the martini base ready, it’s time to mix and shake the drink to create the perfect Espresso Martini. Here’s how to do it:

1. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Pour the martini base into the shaker.

3. Cover the shaker with the lid and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds. This will help to froth up the drink and mix all the ingredients together.

4. Remove the lid from the shaker and place the strainer on top.

5. Pour the Espresso Martini through the strainer and into a chilled martini glass.

Your Espresso Martini is now ready to be garnished and served.

Garnishing and Serving Your Espresso Martini

The final step in making an Espresso Martini is to add a garnish and serve the drink. Here’s how to do it:

1. Take a lemon twist and run it around the rim of the chilled martini glass.

2. Dip the rim of the glass into a small dish of espresso powder or cocoa powder to coat the rim.

3. Pour the Espresso Martini into the glass.

4. Add 3 coffee beans on top of the drink for a classic garnish.

Your Espresso Martini is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it immediately and enjoy the rich, bold flavors of coffee and vodka combined in one delicious drink.