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Virgin Espresso Martini

Virgin Espresso Martini

Classic

Espresso, vanilla, and a foamy crown, no vodka.

CoffeeNon-AlcoholicRichAfter Dinner
4 minMediumLight

Bold, roasty espresso with smooth vanilla sweetness and a velvet foam. Rich, bittersweet, and energizing.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Espresso
  • 0.75 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • Three coffee beans · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Brew a shot of espresso and let it cool for a minute.

  2. 2

    Add the espresso, vanilla syrup, and simple syrup to a shaker with plenty of ice.

  3. 3

    Shake very hard until well-chilled and frothy.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans.

The Story

The Espresso Martini was created in London in the 1980s and became one of the most-ordered cocktails of the 2020s. A zero-proof version keeps the shaken espresso and its foam and swaps the vodka and liqueur for vanilla.

Glass · Martini glassGarnish · Three coffee beans