
Few cocktails hit quite like a perfectly made espresso martini — that silky, coffee-forward sip with a gorgeous foam crown on top is genuinely hard to beat. The secret to getting that thick, velvety layer of foam is the vigorous shake and the double-strain pour, both of which this recipe nails with clear, easy-to-follow steps. Using freshly brewed espresso and a short list of straightforward ingredients means you know exactly what's going into your glass — no mystery flavorings or synthetic additives hiding in a pre-made mix. The simple syrup keeps things just sweet enough without tipping into cloying territory, letting the bold espresso and coffee liqueur do the real work. Chilling the glass ahead of time is a small move that makes a big difference, keeping every sip cold and crisp from first to last. Whether you're shaking one up for a dinner party or treating yourself after a long week, this is the kind of cocktail that looks and tastes like it came from a proper bar.
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Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and cooled espresso.
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