Velvety Espresso Martini
Freshly brewed hot espresso shaken vigorously with premium vodka, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup to produce a rich, velvety crema crown with 3 coffee beans.
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Velvety Espresso Martini Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Directions
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Pull Fresh Hot Espresso Shot
Pull a fresh 30 ml shot of rich espresso. The hot temperature helps dissolve the sugars and creates that legendary thick foam when shaken.
Hard Shake with Ice
Add 50 ml vodka, 25 ml coffee liqueur, 10 ml simple syrup, and the fresh espresso into a shaker packed with large ice cubes. Shake as hard and fast as you can for 15 seconds.
Double Strain into Coupe Glass
Double strain immediately through a fine-mesh sieve into a pre-chilled coupe glass. Watch the silky golden crema separate cleanly from the deep dark coffee liqueur.
Garnish with Three Coffee Beans
Gently place 3 roasted whole coffee beans in the center of the dense foam, representing health, wealth, and happiness. Serve immediately.