Espresso martini, the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers

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Appetizer
Very Easy
2 min
185 Kcal

Discover a new way to enjoy coffee with this ultra-elegant cocktail: the Espresso Martini! And yes, beyond flavoring cakes, mousses or the famous tiramisu, coffee can also be used in cocktails :-) For a bit of background, the Espresso Martini was created by Dick Bradsell, a renowned British bartender, in 1983 at the Soho Brasserie in London. And if you were wondering, this cocktail doesn't contain a drop of Martini; its name comes solely from the glass used. Coffee lovers will thank us for this lovely way to start an evening!

Ingredients

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Materials

  • Shaker
  • Cocktail glass

Preparation

  • Espresso martini, the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers - Preparation step 1Prepare a cup of espresso.
  • Espresso martini, the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers - Preparation step 2In a shaker, pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, sugar syrup and espresso.
  • Espresso martini, the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers - Preparation step 3Add about ten ice cubes and shake for about 15 seconds.
  • Espresso martini, the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers - Preparation step 4Strain the cocktail into a cocktail glass.
  • Espresso martini, the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers - Preparation step 5Garnish the cocktail with coffee beans.
    And there you have it, your Espresso Martini is ready!

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FAQ ❓

Why the name "Espresso Martini" when it doesn't contain Martini?

This cocktail was named for the type of glass used—the martini glass—rather than for including Martini in the recipe.
Vodka is used for its neutrality, which allows the coffee flavors to stand out. But you can try other spirits, such as gin!
Yes, you can use non-alcoholic substitutes for coffee liqueur and adjust the proportions to create an alcohol-free version.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 185Kcal
  • Carbo: 18.7g
  • Total fat: 0.4g
  • Saturated fat: 0g
  • Proteins: 0g
  • Fibers: 0g
  • Sugar: 18.4g
  • ProPoints: 2
  • SmartPoints: 8
Nutritional information for 1 serving (1075g)
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