Method
How to make Espresso Martini
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe glass and prepare 30 ml fresh espresso; let it cool briefly so it does not melt the ice too quickly.
- 02
Add 40 ml vodka, 20 ml coffee liqueur, the espresso, and the optional 10 ml simple syrup to an empty shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about two-thirds with hard ice cubes and seal it firmly.
- 04
Shake as vigorously as possible for 15–20 seconds to chill the drink and create a dense espresso foam.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe, keeping the stream centered so the foam settles evenly.
- 06
Wait a few seconds for the foam to set, then serve immediately without additional ice.
Tasting profile
What does Espresso Martini taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessHigh · 4/5
- SournessVery low · 1/5
- BitternessMedium · 3/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessLow · 2/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
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Espresso Martini: ingredient choices
Does this Espresso Martini need cream or egg white?
Neither is listed. Vodka, coffee liqueur and coffee are required; simple syrup is optional. For a coffee-liqueur drink with cream, compare the White Russian instead.
Compare White Russian: ingredients and measuresKahlúa’s producer guidance emphasizes shaking with ice for the foam. This is a preparation reference, not a requirement to buy that brand or a claim that Kokto uses the producer’s exact measures.
Kahlúa’s Espresso Martini preparation guidanceMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Espresso MartiniMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Espresso Martini questions
What is in a Espresso Martini?
Kokto’s build uses vodka, coffee liqueur, and coffee, with optional items shown separately in the table.
How long does a Espresso Martini take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Espresso Martini prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Espresso Martini alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App ingredient and recipe seed v1seed.recipe.espresso-martini · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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