What is an Espresso Martini?
The espresso martini is where coffee and bar culture converge, and our take on the classic cocktail lets you enjoy happy hour from the comfort of home! One of Australia’s favourite drinks to order, the espresso martini cocktail blends vodka with the smooth richness of espresso for that signature, luxury taste.
You may think only bartenders can whip up an espresso martini and perfectly execute that creamy head of froth, but withNespressoyou have almost everything you need to make it at home. Ahead, learn how to make espresso martini, including the essential ingredients and methods needed and a few ways to make it your own.
Espresso Martini Ingredients
A traditional espresso martini cocktail recipe is made up of three ingredients: coffee, vodka and coffee liquor. When combined with ice and shaken vigorously, something magical happens. Coffee contains natural oils, which when cooled and shaken combine with air bubbles to make the silky texture that espresso martinis are famous for. To achieve this result, it’s important that theespressoused is fresh and high quality – andNespressocoffee machines deliver the flavour-forward coffee needed. As part of your espresso martini preparation consider which flavour profile of coffee blend you want to incorporate into your cocktail. Want to create an espresso martini cocktail with a touch of spice for example? Create your cocktail using the peppery notes ofKazaar.
Choosing the Right Espresso for an Espresso Martini
Espresso martini ingredients work together to create a sweet and ice-cold balance, but espresso should be the standout flavour. To make sure that your coffee flavour remains undiluted, a robust espresso blend is ideal. We recommend strong, dark roasted capsules such asStormio, which features a blend of Arabicas with woody cereal notes. To enhance the sweetness of your martini, consider opting for a full bodied blend with cocoa notes likeFortado. This ensures that your coffee flavour will be able to stand up to your vodka and coffee liquor for a well-rounded and indulgent taste. As with any coffee-based drink though, the best espresso martini recipe is made using your favourite ingredients – so don’t be shy with experimenting!
How to Make an Espresso Martini at Home
For how to make an espresso martini from the comfort of home,Nespressomachines such as theCreatista Proare at hand. First, extract a 60ml shot of your selected café-quality blend of espresso. Along with your capsule and cocktail shaker, you’ll also need the following ingredients:
Ice, Vodka (45 ml), Coffee liqueur (15 ml)
Combine all your espresso martini ingredients in the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds (the shaker should feel icy cold). Strain into a martini glass and garnish with your preferred toppings – bartenders tend to opt for a few coffee beans, but you could dress it up with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick for example. For another variation on the iconic espresso-based cocktail, try out oursalted caramel espresso martini.
