A Dreamy Espresso Martini For The Holidays

Over the past two years, my journey as a coffee lover has led me to explore a variety of Espresso Martinis. I've discovered that not all drinks are created equal; some are crafted with cold brew coffee, while others are made with love – like freshly pulled espresso. My personal favorite includes a blend of cream liqueur, vanilla-flavored vodka, and a finishing touch of sweet foam. I'm excited to share with you a simple recipe for creating a Sweet and Creamy Espresso Martini at home.

Serving: 1  

Ingredients 

1 shot of freshly brewed espresso (cooled) 

1.5 oz vanilla-flavored vodka 

1 oz coffee liqueur ( e.g., Kahlua, St. George) 

1 oz Cream Liqueur ( e.g., Baileys Irish Cream, Five Farms Irish Cream) 

.5 oz Simple Syrup 

Ice cubes 

For the cream foam: 

1 oz heavy cream 

2 tsp of powdered sugar 

1 tsp of vanilla extract 

Fresh coffee beans or a sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish 

Instructions:  

1. Brew a shot of espresso and let It cool. 

2. In a shaker, combine the cooled espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, cream liqueur, and simple syrup. If you don't have vanilla vodka, I added 1 pump of French vanilla coffee syrup for each oz of vodka. 

3. Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients. 

4. Strain the cocktail into a martini glass 

For the cream foam: 

1. In separate container, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.  

2. Use a frother to whip the ingredients together until it doubles in size.  

3. Gently spoon the foam on top of the martini in the glass 

Optional: Garnish with fresh coffee beans for a decorative touch. 

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Leave a comment below if you give it a try