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Espresso Martini
Espresso's roasted aroma with coffee liqueur's sweetness, topped with a fine foam.
Home-bar collection version
For one serving
Ingredients
- Vodka50 ml / 1.69 US fl oz
- Coffee Liqueur30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Simple Syrup10 ml / 0.34 US fl oz
- Espresso
One shot of espresso, cooled before use
30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
US fl oz amounts are rounded; use ml for exact measures.
To garnishCoffee beans
Make it
- Pull a shot of espresso and let it cool a little.
- Chill the coupe ahead of time.
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker, fill with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds to build foam.
- Strain into the glass and garnish with three coffee beans.
Behind the drink
Created in the 1980s by London bartender Dick Bradsell, originally called Vodka Espresso.
Recipe reference
Adapted from the IBA recipe; see the ingredient notes for home-bar adjustments.
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