Gin Espresso Martini

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This gin espresso martini combines gin, espresso, and coffee liqueur to give you a cocktail that's also a pick-me-up. It's a variation on the classic creamy espresso martini with gin instead of vodka.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: British

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Joanne Stekler

Equipment

Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

1 ounce strong espresso slightly cooled to avoid burns
1 ounce Tanqueray or other dry gin
1 ounce Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
2 dashes chocolate bitters suggested, but optional
3 coffee beans for garnish

Instructions

Make the espresso with instant coffee or brew a strong cup per your espresso maker. Let it cool slightly.
Combine the gin, espresso, coffee liqueur and bitters into a cocktail shaker packed with ice and shake for 10 seconds to chill. Strain out the ice and dry shake hard for about 30 seconds to create your foam.
1 ounce strong espresso, 1 ounce Tanqueray or other dry gin, 1 ounce Kahlua or other coffee liqueur, 2 dashes chocolate bitters
Strain into a martini or coupe glass and garnish with three coffee beans
3 coffee beans

Notes

I love the flavor of coffee, so if you are making this gin espresso martini with instant coffee, I would use twice the amount of espresso powder per ounce. Or brew a strong cup of espresso.

The purpose of the reverse dry shake is to get a foam that reminds you of your favorite espresso drink but without diluting it.

Variation #1: While this recipe is for an espresso martini with gin, you can make your cocktail with an equal amount of vodka.

Variation #2: Make a creamy espresso martini with a bit of Baileys.

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