Cocktail · United Kingdom
Espresso Martini
Shake a London Espresso Martini with vodka, fresh espresso and coffee liqueur using exact oz and ml measurements for a thick crema.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Martini glass
- Base
- Vodka
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) vodka
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh espresso
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) coffee liqueur
- 0.25 oz (7 ml) simple syrup
Garnish
Three coffee beans
How to make it
- 1Chill a martini glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur and simple syrup to an ice-filled shaker and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- 3Strain into the martini glass.
- 4Finish with three coffee beans and serve immediately.
The story behind Espresso Martini
London bartender Dick Bradsell created the Espresso Martini in the 1980s. Fresh espresso and vodka matched the city’s late-night energy and made the drink a modern British export.