Espresso Martini

Fresh espresso shaken with vodka and coffee liqueur until it wears a silky crema. Rich, bittersweet and wide awake.

Time: 5 min
Difficulty: Medium
Method: Shaken
Glass: Cocktail (martini) glass

Ingredients

Servings

Vodka1 ¾ oz
Coffee liqueur1 oz
Simple syrup2 tsp
Espresso — freshly brewed1 oz

Garnish: Coffee beans (3)

How to make it

1
Brew a shot of espresso and let it cool slightly.
2
Add everything to a shaker with plenty of ice.
3
Shake very hard to build foam.
4
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

Cocktail shakerChills, mixes and dilutes shaken drinks in about 12 seconds. A two-piece Boston shaker is the bartender standard.
JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Hawthorne strainerThe spring-edged strainer that holds back ice when you pour from a shaker.

Recommended glassware

Cocktail (martini) glassThe classic V-shaped glass for martinis and cosmopolitans.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: IBA Official Cocktail specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.