Description
A rich, silky homemade espresso martini that tastes like a bar drink but costs less than $2 to make. This easy cocktail requires only five minutes and basic ingredients like vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka (mid-shelf plain vodka)
- 1 oz Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
- 2 oz Espresso or strong coffee (freshly brewed or cold brew concentrate)
- 0.5 oz Heavy cream
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 3 Coffee beans (for garnish)
- Ice (lots of it)
Instructions
- Chill coupe or martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee. Let it cool for about 30 seconds so it is hot but not scalding.
- Fill a cocktail shaker or Mason jar with ice.
- Add vodka, Kahlua, espresso, heavy cream, and simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
- Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels cold and a foam layer forms.
- Remove ice from the chilled glasses.
- Strain the cocktail into the glasses, allowing the foam to rise naturally.
- Garnish with three coffee beans on top of the foam.
Notes
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to create a proper emulsion and foam. If using fresh espresso, let it cool slightly before shaking to prevent melting the ice too quickly. For parties, pre-mix vodka, Kahlua, and espresso, but add cream fresh when serving to prevent separation. Coffee beans should be roasted, not raw, to ensure they float.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail in a chil
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 2
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