Shake very hard and fine strain into a chilled coupe

Espresso Martini

A modern classic that turns cooled espresso into a silky, energetic cocktail.

Measured for the room

Ingredients

Number of servings

Amounts scale from the verified one-glass recipe. Technique and timing stay unchanged.

Measured method

01
Brew and cool the espresso
Brew 1 oz · cool 5 min
Brew exactly 1 oz fresh espresso, then let it cool for about 5 minutes so it does not melt the shaking ice too quickly.
02
Measure equal parts
1 oz vodka · 1 oz coffee liqueur · 1 oz cooled espresso
Add 1 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and the 1 oz cooled espresso to the shaker.
03
Shake for a dense foam
Shake with ice · 15–20 sec
Fill the shaker with cubed ice, seal it, and shake very hard for 15–20 seconds to build a dense foam.
04
Fine strain
Fine strain into a chilled coupe
Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe, letting the coffee foam settle evenly across the top.
05
Add three coffee beans
3 coffee beans
Place exactly 3 coffee beans in a neat line on the foam, if using.

AI bartender

Pick the step you are working on for contextual substitutions and technique notes.

Recipe step

Substitutions and step notes

Set the station

Know the pour

A short vodka-and-coffee cocktail served up after a hard shake.

Contains alcohol and caffeine. Serve only to adults of legal drinking age and enjoy responsibly.