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Espresso martini in two glasses.

Espresso Martini

This espresso martini combines homemade cold brew concentrate with sweet and zippy coffee liqueur, vodka, and a dash of simple syrup. To top it all off, a chocolate-covered espresso bean. Make this once, and you'll be looking for reasons to make it over and over again.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
If making cold brew concentrate 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 1/2 oz. Coffee liqueur Kahlua, or any preferred brand
  • 1/2 oz. Simple syrup
  • 1 oz. Cold brew concentrate Or 1 oz. cooled espresso
  • 1 Chocolate-covered espresso bean Optional, for garnish
  • Ice
For cold brew concentrate (makes approximately 24 oz. of cold brew concentrate)
  • 1 cup Coarsely ground coffee Optional, for making cold brew concentrate
  • 4 cups Cold filtered water Optional, for making cold brew concentrate
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Optional, for making cold brew concentrate

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Martini glass
  • 1 32 oz. Mason jar Optional, if making your own cold brew extract
  • 2 Coffee filters Optional, if making your own cold brew extract
  • Measuring cups Optional, if making your own cold brew extract
  • Strainer Optional, if making your own cold brew extract

Method
 

  1. In your cocktail shaker, combine ice with vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew concentrate, and simple syrup. Shake until your cocktail begins to foam.
  2. Strain your espresso martini into a chilled martini glass and garnish with espresso beans.
To make cold brew concentrate:
  1. In your mason jar, add coarsely ground coffee and half of your cold filtered water, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine, then add the remaining water.
  2. Cover your mason jar and let it sit on the counter for at least 12 hours.
  3. Strain your cold brew by placing a strainer over an empty container and place 1 coffee filter on the strainer. Slowly pour the cold brew over top of the strainer, careful not to overflow. If necessary, replace the first filter with a fresh one and proceed until completed.
  4. Store your finished cold brew concentrate covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To drink beyond a cocktail, combine equal parts water and concentrate and add desired milk, creamer, or sugar.