Macadamia Free Espresso Martini
Few cocktails land with the same drama as a perfectly pulled espresso martini — that velvety dark pour topped with a thick, café-crema foam is genuinely hard to beat. This version keeps things clean and classic: freshly brewed espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup, shaken hard until the shaker frosts over. The double-straining step is the real secret here, coaxing that signature frothy top that makes the drink look like it came straight from a cocktail bar. Many coffee-based cocktails and flavored liqueurs sneak in nut-based syrups or macadamia-infused spirits, so sticking to these straightforward ingredients keeps every sip worry-free. Chilling the glass ahead of time and pouring in one steady motion are small moves that make a big difference in the final presentation. Garnish with three coffee beans in the center of the foam and you've got something that looks almost too good to drink — almost.
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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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