How to Make the Perfect Espresso Martini at Home
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Master the perfect Espresso Martini at home with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to shake up NYC’s trendiest cocktail with expert tips, the best ingredients, and where to find the city’s top Espresso Martinis.
Ingredients
Instructions
The key to a great Espresso Martini is using fresh espresso, but shaking hot liquid with ice can lead to excess dilution. To prevent this: ✔ Brew the espresso right before you start mixing. ✔ Let it cool for about 30 seconds while preparing the other ingredients.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add: ✔ 2 oz vodka ✔ 1 oz coffee liqueur ✔ ¾ oz espresso ✔ ¼ oz simple syrup (or adjust to taste)
✔ Seal the shaker tightly. ✔ Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds—this aerates the espresso, helping create that velvety foam on top. ✔ The colder, the better—so don’t be afraid to shake until the shaker feels ice-cold in your hands.
✔ Double strain (using a fine mesh strainer) into a chilled coupe or Martini glass. ✔ The fine mesh helps remove ice shards, leaving a silky-smooth finish.
✔ Gently place three coffee beans on top of the foam. ✔ These beans traditionally symbolize health, wealth, and happiness—the perfect way to toast to a great night ahead.
