Cocktail Recipes

Espresso Martini

Modern | Coffee, After Dinner | from Anders Erickson

The Espresso Martini is more than 40 years old, and remains one of the most popular cocktails in existence today. Discover why this simple combination of vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur still works.

Original

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Coffee Liqueur	Mr. Black Cold Brew
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Vodka	Russian Standard
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Freshly Brewed Espresso
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Rich Demerara Syrup
1 Swath 1 1⁄2 Swath 2 Swath 3 Swath	Lemon Oil

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware: Martini
• Garnish: Lemon oil and 3 coffee beans
• Special Prep: None

2

Ingredients

Amount	Ingredient	Brand
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Coffee Liqueur	Mr. Black Cold Brew
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Cognac	Maison Rouge VSOP
1 oz / 25 ml 1 1⁄2 oz / 38 ml 2 oz / 50 ml 3 oz / 75 ml	Freshly Brewed Espresso
1⁄4 oz / 6 ml 1⁄2 oz / 9 ml 1⁄2 oz / 13 ml 3⁄4 oz / 19 ml	Rich Demerara Syrup
1 Swath 1 1⁄2 Swath 2 Swath 3 Swath	Lemon Oil

Notes

• Method: Shaken
• Pour: Double Strain
• Glassware: Martini
• Garnish: Lemon oil and 3 coffee beans
• Special Prep: None