Hazelnut Free Espresso Martini
Few cocktails hit the way a perfectly made espresso martini does — that silky, coffee-forward sip with a frothy top is genuinely hard to beat. The beauty of making it at home is knowing exactly what's in your glass, which matters when you're avoiding certain nuts that can sneak into flavored liqueurs or specialty coffee blends. This recipe keeps things clean and straightforward: vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and a shot of freshly brewed espresso — nothing more. The double-straining technique is the real secret here, pouring in one steady motion to lock in that signature foam on top. Shaking it hard for a full 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker frosts over is what gives you that café-quality result at home. Three coffee beans on top make it look like you really know what you're doing, even if it only took you five minutes to pull together.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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