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Coffee: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with coffee, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

Espresso Martini and Irish Coffee use coffee. Espresso Martini lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini takes about 7 minutes and lists 30 ml of coffee.

Vodka and coffee liqueur energized by fresh espresso.

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

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Measurements and preparation

How much coffee should you use?

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2 cocktails using Coffee

Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.

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What to mix with coffee

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Quick answers

Coffee cocktail questions

Which cocktails use coffee?

Espresso Martini and Irish Coffee use coffee. Espresso Martini lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much coffee do I need for a cocktail?

Espresso Martini lists 30 ml for 1 serving; Irish Coffee lists 90 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Espresso Martini?

Alongside coffee, the required ingredients for Espresso Martini are 40 ml vodka and 20 ml coffee liqueur. Its shaken preparation takes about 7 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is coffee required or optional?

Coffee is required in 2 of the 2 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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