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Built · 4 servings

Espresso Martini Granita

Anna Francese Gass's frozen coffee dessert with vodka and coffee liqueur.

Short answer

Espresso Martini Granita is a built cocktail made with coffee, white sugar, coffee liqueur, vodka, still water, and whipped cream. The recipe below makes 4 servings, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 30 minutes.
Time30 min
MethodBuilt
GlassCocktail
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

4 servings

Espresso Martini Granita ingredients

These original amounts make 4 servings. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Espresso Martini Granita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Coffee480 ml48 cl16.2 oz8 parts
White Sugar60 ml6 cl2 oz1 part
Coffee Liqueur60 ml6 cl2 oz1 part
Vodka120 ml12 cl4.1 oz2 parts
Still Water480 ml48 cl16.2 oz8 parts
Whipped cream120 ml12 cl4.1 oz2 parts
Coffee Beans (optional)12 piece——Optional

Garnish: Exactly two small whipped-cream dollops and three espresso beans

Method

How to make Espresso Martini Granita

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Brew 480 ml of hot espresso or strong coffee and pour it into a shallow 23-by-33 cm baking dish.

  2. 02

    Stir in the sugar while the coffee is hot until every crystal dissolves, then add the coffee liqueur, vodka, and water.

  3. 03

    Freeze the mixture for one hour on a level shelf.

  4. 04

    Break up the forming ice with a fork, return it to the freezer, and scrape again every 30 minutes three or four times.

  5. 05

    Place one small whipped-cream dollop in each chilled martini glass and spoon the coarse granita crystals over it.

  6. 06

    Top each serving with one small whipped-cream dollop and exactly three espresso beans, then serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Espresso Martini Granita taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and bitterness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Espresso Martini Granita questions

What is in a Espresso Martini Granita?

Kokto’s build uses coffee, white sugar, coffee liqueur, vodka, still water, and whipped cream, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Espresso Martini Granita take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 30 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Espresso Martini Granita prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Espresso Martini Granita 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 English editorial catalog B108https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/espresso-martini-granita/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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