Cocktail Recipe: How to Make an Espresso Martini

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Cocktail Recipe: How to Make an Espresso Martini

Looking for something bold, smooth, and guaranteed to wake up your tastebuds? Enter the Espresso Martini. Part cocktail, part caffeine boost, this modern classic is perfect for those who love their coffee just as much as their cocktails. Follow the steps below to make your own.

 

Ingredients:

  • 40ml vodka
  • 30ml fresh espresso
  • 20ml coffee liqueur
  • 10ml sugar syrup (optional)
  • Ice
  • Coffee beans to garnish

 

Method:

  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice.
  2. Shake until frothy and cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with coffee beans

 

This cocktail is rich, punchy, and surprisingly smooth. Ideal after dinner or as a cheeky pick-me-up before hitting the dance floor. Give it a try yourself at home or call into the Monk Bar and have one of our mixologists make one up for you.