Espresso Martini
Serves
2
Total Time
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Recipe-
Summary
there are two kinds of people in this world: those who prefer a strong, dark, classic espresso martini, and those who want more of a creamy, latte-inspired cocktail… which one are you? while Cal likes to embrace the bold bitterness of a traditional espresso martini, i want mine to be super sweet and creamy, almost like a milkshake. my version gets its creaminess from Bailey’s red velvet irish cream liqueur, complete with a few drops of red food coloring for that true red velvet experience. if you’re in the mood for something more traditional, Cal’s classic martini still provides a touch of sweetness with homemade simple syrup. to make your own, just combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring until all of the sugar dissolves, then let cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Ingredients
CAL’S CLASSIC ESPRESSO MARTINI
- 1 handful ice
- 1 oz. espresso
- 1.5 oz. vodka
- 1.5 oz. Mr. Black coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz. simple syrup
- 3 coffee beans (for garnish)
REMI’S RED VELVET ESPRESSO MARTINI
- 1 handful ice
- 1 oz. espresso
- 1 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur
- 1 oz. Bailey’s red velvet irish cream liqueur
- 3 drops red food coloring
- 3 coffee beans (for garnish)
Instructions
CAL’S CLASSIC ESPRESSO MARTINI
- begin by adding a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
- add espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur to the shaker, followed by the simple syrup. shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds.
- strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.
REMI’S RED VELVET ESPRESSO MARTINI
- begin by adding a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker.
- add espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and irish cream liqueur to the shaker, followed by the food coloring. shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds.
- strain into a martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.
Espresso Martini