Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
Method:
1. Prepare fresh espresso and let it cool slightly. 2. Fill a shaker with ice. 3. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup. 4. Shake vigorously to create a firm foam. 5. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with coffee beans.
Description:
The Espresso Martini is a modern classic created in London by bartender Dick Bradsell in the 1980s. Despite the word “Martini” in the name, it is not a variation on the dry Martini, but a coffee cocktail served in a cocktail glass. The drink's signature is the combination of strength, coffee bitterness, and light sweetness. Good fresh espresso matters not only for flavor, but also for the firm foam that makes the serve instantly recognizable.