You may be thinking, this drink isn’t novel, or it sounds too complicated, but I am going to change your mind. This is an elegant drink that is a cocktail party favorite, and made in advance – it is simple for party time. And guess what – you don’t need an espresso machine to make them!
Espresso Martinis are fun cocktails to start the party – realize they are boozy and have caffeine (of course you can make the espresso coffee decaf).
It is best to make your own espresso the day before. Use espresso or any coffee, but it should be bold and strong. Additionally, making it in a French Press provides an intense brew that you can easily increase the amount and time that the brew steeps.
These are great gadgets that can be used for all sorts of beverage preparations, even creating beautiful latte foam! There are many brands of French Presses, but a basic one works well.
Espresso Martini
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for Espresso Liquid
- 2-3 tbsp ground espresso or strong coffee
- 8 ounces boiling water
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
Ingredients for Espresso Martini per single drink
- 1/2 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce Espresso liquid
- 2 ounces Vodka
Instructions
Day Before Make Espresso Liquid
- For each 8 ounces of boiling water, add 2-3 tbsp of ground espresso or strong coffee to the french press carafe.
- Sprinkle a few pinches of cinnamon & cardamom in the coffee. Adding cinnamon and cardamom to the espresso brew enhances the flavor of the martini.
- Boil water and pour over the grounds in the carafe.
- Place the plunger on the carafe, only pressing the screen to the top of the water line.
- Wait 4-5 minutes, and then slowly press the plunger screen to the bottom.
- After it cools, pour the espresso into a glass jar and refrigerate overnight.
Make Espresso Martini
- For each drink, add ice to cocktail shaker.
- Pour Kahlua, Espresso Liquid and Vodka in the shaker.
- Shake for several minutes, and pour into martini glass.
A Word About Glassware
The glasses that you use to serve your cocktails are an important part of the experience! There is a reason that bars serve cocktails in different glasses – martini, rocks, highball, wine, etc. Different shaped glasses add a festive flair and arguably, the right glass enhances the flavor!
Stemless Martini Glasses
Coupe Stem Glasses
Classic Cocktail Glasses
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This is delicious! But share one of your really FUN cocktail recipes. Think Falernum
Will do – check out the margaritas! And more to come. Especially with your tasting assistance!
❤️💜🩵 OMG! Stemless martini glass – where have you been all my life?!
I prefer a good stem!
Love a fun glass!
Me too. Love them.