Cocktail Fridays / Espresso Martini

Vodka · 5 minutes · makes 1

Espresso Martini

Vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso, shaken until foamy. The after-bedtime pick-me-up.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Vodka
• 1 oz (30 ml) Coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
• 1 oz (30 ml) Fresh espresso, cooled slightly (or cold brew concentrate)

Steps

1. Pull a shot of espresso (or pour cold brew concentrate).
2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso to a shaker with plenty of ice.
3. Shake very hard for 15 seconds; that's what makes the foam.
4. Strain into a chilled coupe and float three coffee beans on top.

Want it sweeter? Add 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) simple syrup. Heads up: this has real caffeine.

Make it a mocktail: Espresso Shakerato

Skip the vodka and liqueur. Shake 2 oz (60 ml) espresso with 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup and ice until foamy. Use decaf if you plan to sleep.

Batch for two

For two: 3 oz (90 ml) vodka, 2 oz (60 ml) coffee liqueur, 2 oz (60 ml) espresso. Shake in two rounds for the best foam.

Pair it with an at-home date

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