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Espresso Martini (recipe No. 1)

A coffee and bitter vodka cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 19.6%

Ingredients

~163 kcal per serving

1
Servings
  • VodkaVodka45 ml
  • Espresso coffeeEspresso coffee30 ml
  • Crème de Café liqueurCrème de Café liqueur20 ml

Garnish

  • Lemon twistLemon twist
  • Coffee beansCoffee beans

Instructions for 1 serving

  1. Pre-chill a glass
  2. Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 45 ml · Espresso coffee 30 ml · Crème de Café liqueur 20 ml
  3. Fine strain into the chilled glass
  4. Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
  5. Garnish with three coffee beans

History

Dreamed up in London nightlife, the Espresso Martini captures the buzz of city evenings and late-night adventures. Its bold, energizing character quickly earned a global fan base, blurring the line between dessert and cocktail. Smooth, modern, and a little daring, it’s an instant wake-up call in a glass. For anyone needing a friendly kickstart, this drink always delivers.

Tags

  • Vodka
  • Martini
  • Europe
  • Date night
  • After work
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Bitter
  • Coffee

Tags

  • Vodka
  • Martini
  • Europe
  • Date night
  • After work
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Lactose-free
  • Bitter
  • Coffee

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