Espresso martini

Espresso martinis, with vodka and coffee-flavoured liqueur, are easy to make at home. Use freshly brewed espresso and shake well for a delicious, foamy cocktail that's better than you'll get at a bar.

Espresso martini Credit: Richo's Bar Snacks

• makes

  1

• prep

  5 minutes

• difficulty

  Easy

Ingredients

• 30 ml vodka
• 60 ml hot espresso 
• 20 ml Kahlua
• 5 ml sugar syrup
• 3 coffee beans, to garnish

Instructions

1. In a martini shaker, pour all ingredients over ice. Shake vigorously to encourage foam.
2. Pour into a chilled glass through a strainer. Garnish with coffee beans. Serve.

 

This recipe is from Richo's Bar Snacks on SBS Food (Channel 33). Stream episodes via SBS On Demand.

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.