The Espresso Martini cocktail, also known as “Vodka espresso”, is always made with vodka, coffee liqueur, sugar and fresh coffee.
It was created in 1984 by Dick Bradsell, a London bartender…. The coffee cocktail was then called the “stimulant” (The Stimulant), later it was renamed Espresso Martini.
Espresso Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 g of golden powdered sugar
- Ice cream
- Vodka 100ml
- 50 ml freshly prepared espresso coffee
- 50ml coffee liqueur (we used Kahlua)
- 4 coffee beans (optional)
Recipe
* Start by preparing the sugar syrup. Put the powdered sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and pour into 50 ml of water. Stir and bring to a boil.
* Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put 2 martini glasses in the refrigerator.
* Once the sugar syrup is cold, pour 1 tablespoon into a shaker with a handful of ice cream, vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. Shake until the outside of the shaker is iced.
* Pass through cold glasses. Garnish with coffee beans.
Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.