Espresso Martini at Home (No Fancy Machine Required)
Updated: February 4, 2026
Strong coffee + vodka + coffee liqueur + good shake technique.
Fun fact
Foam comes from shaking very hard with fresh coffee—stale coffee = weak crema.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh espresso or strong cold brew
- 0.5–0.75 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.25 oz syrup (optional)
Method
- Shake aggressively with ice
- Double strain into a chilled coupe