Gin Espresso Martini

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Gin Espresso Martini

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Gin, espresso, and coffee liqueur make a cocktail that’s also a pick-me-up. Try this espresso martini variation made with gin instead of vodka.

Ingredients Gin Espresso Coffee liqueur Chocolate bitters Garnish: coffee beans

Gin Espresso Martini

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Gin Espresso Martini

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Step 1: Make your espresso If you don't have an espresso machine, instant espresso will work. Just make it strong!

Gin Espresso Martini

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Step 2: Pick your favorite coffee liqueur. Coffee liqueurs are not all the same.

Gin Espresso Martini

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Step 3: Pick your gin and shake. The secret to that foam or crema is in how you shake. Check out the recipe to learn more.

Gin Espresso Martini

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Step 4: Garnish with three coffee beans. The three coffee beans are the traditional garnish for any espresso martini.

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Make this creamy espresso martini using Baileys Irish cream.

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Or bake this tiramisu cake that's made with yellow cake layers soaked in an espresso and coffee liqueur syrup.

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Or go simple with this coffee and walnut pound cake. Perfect with a cup of coffee or for dessert with that espresso martini.