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Espresso Martini recipe
Also known as Coffee Martini, Vodka Espresso
IBA officialShakenCoupeNo ice17% ABV230 kcal
The Espresso Martini is a shaken vodka cocktail from the UK and Ireland, made with vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup and more, served in a coupe. It is coffee-rich. It is an official IBA cocktail, in New Era.
Dick Bradsell, London, late 1980s. Made for a guest who wanted to be woken up.
Espresso Martini ingredients
| Vodka | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Coffee liqueur | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Simple syrup | 10 ml (¼ oz) |
| Espresso | 30 ml (1 oz) |
How to make an Espresso Martini
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with three coffee beans.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Three coffee beans
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Espresso Martini: quick answers
- How strong is a Espresso Martini?
- About 17% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Espresso Martini?
- About 230 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Espresso Martini served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Espresso Martini have?
- 4 in total: vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup and espresso.
