Annie's Espresso Martini
/Yβall, people in Dallas, TX love them a good espresso martini. I swear itβs the brandy ice of Texas. Like most things, Iβve jumped right on board. A late night at The Mansion for live music and an espresso martini is a recipe for a great night and a hangover - ha! However, hereβs my caveat with espresso martinis, I canβt do caffeine. I canβt do caffeine in the morning - jitter sister, and I sure as heck canβt do caffeine around 10:00 oβclock at night.
So, enter Annieβs Espresso Martini! I use a decaf shot of espresso and the best coffee liqueur. Disclaimer, there is a little caffeine in the liqueur, but itβs fine, Iβm fine. And now donβt at me for not garnishing with coffee beans, once you garnish with chocolate shavings youβll never go back.
Annieβs Espresso Martini
yields 1 martini
Ingredients:
.75 ounce Titoβs Vodka
.75 ounce PatrΓ³n XO Cafe (coffee liqueur)*
1 decaf espresso shot, or 1 ounce of instant coffee*
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
coffee beans or chocolate shavings for garnish
Directions:
Run your martini glass under water and shake off any excess, then place in the freezer. This will help keep your martini extra cold. Pull your shot of espresso and let it cool while you prepare the other ingredients. Into your martini shaker add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and vanilla extract. Add in your cooled espresso shot and fill halfway up with ice. Shake until the shaker is freezing cold, about 12-15 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and top with 3 coffee beans or chocolate shavings. Cheers!
Bartenders notes:
*I prefer Patronβs coffee liqueur, it has a deep chocolate-like flavor that is crazy good. To avoid buying a huge bottle for one drink, you can often find them in mini airplane shot sizes at most big-box liquor stores. KahlΓΊa or any coffee liqueur will do.
*I prefer using decaf here because unless Iβm drinking this martini at breakfast πI donβt need the caffeine. If you have an espresso machine at home great, if you donβt, you can order a single shot for cheap from Starbucks. Instant coffee also works great here since itβs typically very strong.
*.75 ounce is just shy of a small jigger if you have a double-sided jigger
Does anyone else follow the hilarious @espresso.martinis Instagram account? I give this a 10/10!
Annie
My Cocktail Shaker Kit (under $35)
My Martini Glasses (set of 4 under $15)