Instead, using an espresso liqueur, will give this classic cocktail the desired richness with a deeper and more intense flavor. As per the coffee liqueur, you have the existing well known coffee liqueur brands, often with a rather sweet palette and all made of only Arabica beans. However the vodka taste will be subtle in this cocktail due to the intensity of the coffee flavour. As with any vodka martini, the vodka you choose will affect the overall quality of the drink. This coffee martini contains vodka, coffee liqueur, and chilled espresso. To guarantee that the frothy foam layer appears on your martini, use freshly brewed (but chilled) espresso and shake the cocktail very well. This gives the cocktail the vibe of a drink similar to a latte or cappuccino. The shaking action in the shaker creates the best part of an Espresso Martini, which is the foam layer. The outcome will be a caffeinated cocktail that is surprisingly balanced, with just the right ratio of booze, coffee and sugar. Finally you fine-strain the mixture in a pre-chilled glass and garnish with a few coffee beans to make it picture-perfect. Then add all ingredients to the shaker and shake everything together. A tip from us to you: avoid making this cocktail with instant coffee, because it just won’t taste as magical.Īfter chilling, the Galliano Espresso liqueur will join the chilled espresso, which adds another rich vein of flavor to the cocktail. If you don’t have an espresso machine, using cold brew concentrate is also a good option. As a result the hot liquid will not melt the ice and cause the drink to be overly diluted. Make a shot of espresso from your espresso machine and put it in the freezer for a quick chill. How to make an Espresso MartiniĪn Espresso Martini recipe always starts with putting your glasses into the fridge so your drinks stay nice and cold. To serve this cocktail you should be using a Martini glass. Replace the vodka for tequila to make it a Mexican Martini. Very delicious and less of a hassle, so you do not need to make any sugar syrup. Replace the Sugar syrup with Galliano Vanilla for a subtle vanilla, herbal undertone.
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