Espresso Martini

IBA

Invented in London in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell, reportedly for a model who requested something to wake her up and then knock her out, the Espresso Martini became one of the most globally ubiquitous cocktails of the early 21st century. The bittersweet intensity of fresh espresso melds with Kahlúa's roasted sweetness, while vodka provides the clean alcoholic backbone that keeps the drink from sliding into dessert territory.

CoffeeAfter DinnerClassic

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozVodka
  • 1 ozEspresso
  • 0.5 ozKahlúa
  • 0.25 ozSimple Syrup

Preparation

Shaken · cocktail glass · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake hard until well chilled and frothy.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Flavor Profile

bitter
24%
body
21%
sweet
19%
viscosity
19%
dilution
19%
earthy
17%
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