Ina Garten Espresso Martini Recipe
Want a fancy drink at home? Try this Ina Garten Espresso Martini Recipe! It's smooth, strong, and so tasty.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Martini glasses
- Fine mesh strainer
- Ice cubes
- Small espresso cups
Ingredients
- 2 ounces good quality vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur like Kahlúa
- 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso cooled
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- 3 coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
- Make a strong shot of espresso first.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Hot espresso will melt your ice too fast.
- Cool espresso makes the best martinis.
- Add ice cubes to your cocktail shaker.
- Fill it about halfway with ice.
- More ice means a colder drink.
- Pour vodka into the shaker first.
- Then add coffee liqueur and cooled espresso.
- Add simple syrup last.
- Measure carefully for best results.
- Close the shaker tight and shake hard.
- Shake for 15-20 seconds without stopping.
- You want that beautiful foam on top.
- The shaking creates the signature creamy layer.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Use the fine mesh strainer for smoothness.
- The foam should sit perfectly on top.
- Place three coffee beans on the foam.
- They represent health, wealth, and happiness.
- Now your drink looks restaurant-worthy!
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso, not instant coffee.
- Fresh makes a huge difference in taste.
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer first.
- Cold glasses keep drinks colder longer.
- Don't skip the vigorous shaking step.
- Shaking creates that gorgeous foam layer everyone loves.
- Use good quality vodka for smoothness.
- Cheap vodka can taste harsh and ruin it.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup.
- Taste and make it your own style.
- Serve immediately after making for best foam.
- The foam disappears if you wait too long.