Celery Free Espresso Martini
Rich, bold, and impossibly smooth, this cocktail is the kind of drink that turns a regular evening into something worth remembering. The combination of freshly brewed espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup creates a perfectly balanced sip — strong enough to wake you up, sweet enough to keep you coming back. Shaking it hard over ice is the secret to that gorgeous, velvety foam on top, and double-straining into a chilled glass keeps the texture silky and refined. For anyone navigating food sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the usual cocktail-hour concerns — every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The optional coffee bean garnish is a classic finishing touch that makes it look like something straight off a cocktail bar menu. Serve it immediately so the foam stays intact and the glass stays cold.
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1 serving
- 1 shot (1 oz) freshly brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- ½ oz simple syrup
For serving
- 3 whole coffee beans, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and cooled espresso.
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