Espresso Martini

The Espresso Martini has become a popular cocktail known for its combination of coffee and alcohol, providing a delightful mix of flavors and a caffeine pop that will likely satisfy all your senses. It was created during the excesses of the 1980s by a London bartender named Dick Bradsell, who came up with the recipe when a fashion model asked for a drink to “wake me up, then f*** me up.”

The classic Espresso Martini recipe typically includes the following ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua)
• 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso (about 1 ounce)
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste, depending on your sweetness preference)

Instructions:

1. Brew a shot of espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and cooled espresso into the shaker.
4. Optionally, add the simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
5. Shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled.
6. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
7. Garnish with coffee beans or a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top.

The frothy head appears when the oils from the coffee and C02 are emulsified through shaking, generating a beautiful crema on top. The Espresso Martini offers a delightful combination of the bitterness from the espresso, the sweetness from the coffee liqueur, and the potency of vodka. It has become a favorite among coffee and cocktail enthusiasts alike.