Espresso Elegance

This updated espresso martini is a blast from the past with a modern twist. It's a frothy and perfectly balanced cocktail, making it ideal as an aperitif or after-dinner drink.

Espresso Elegance

An updated espresso martini with a modern twist, frothy and perfectly balanced, making it ideal as an aperitif or after-dinner drink.

4.61 from 96 votes
Prep Time 2 mins
Total Time 2 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 ounces vodka (use a good quality vodka like Grey Goose)
  • 0.50 ounces Hoodoo (chicory liquor, or substitute with your favorite coffee liquor)
  • 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso
  • 0.50 ounces brown sugar simple syrup (recipe in Notes)
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill shaker)
  • 3 coffee beans (garnish, optional but lovely)

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Pour all ingredients over the ice.
  3. Securely place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
  4. Strain the ingredients into a cocktail glass, coupe, or Nick and Nora glass.
  5. Garnish with three coffee beans.