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.
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
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
Instructions
- In your cocktail shaker, combine ice with vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew concentrate, and simple syrup. Shake until your cocktail begins to foam.
- Strain your espresso martini into a chilled martini glass and garnish with espresso beans.
To make cold brew concentrate:
- 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.
- Cover your mason jar and let it sit on the counter for at least 12 hours.
- 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.
- 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.