Legume 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 — bitter, sweet, and just a little dangerous. One of the best things about this recipe is how naturally it sidesteps common dietary concerns; every ingredient here is straightforwardly legume-free, so there's no label-scanning or substitution required. The double-straining technique is the real secret weapon, giving you that gorgeous, velvety foam on top that looks like it came straight from a cocktail bar. Shaking the mixture vigorously over ice ensures everything is ice-cold and properly emulsified before it hits the glass. Garnish with three coffee beans in the center of the foam and you've got a drink that's as stunning to look at as it is to sip.
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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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