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Ketel One Espresso Martini

A modern cocktail made with Ketel One Vodka, freshly brewed espresso, and coffee liqueur, shaken vigorously to create a frothy top and served in a chilled martini glass.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz Ketel One Vodka
  • 1 oz fresh espresso cooled
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur e.g., Kahlúa
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup optional
  • ice cubes ice cubes for shaker
For Garnish
  • 3 coffee beans

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Prepare Your Shaker
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. This ensures your martini will be ice-cold, which is essential for its refreshing quality.
Combine the Ingredients
  1. In the cocktail shaker, add: 1.5 oz Ketel One Vodka, 1 oz cooled espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup (if desired).
Shake Vigorously
  1. Seal the shaker and shake hard for about 15 seconds. The key to a frothy Espresso Martini is vigorous shaking, which creates the delightful foam on top using the espresso's natural oils. Don't skimp on this step!
Strain into a Martini Glass
  1. Use a fine-mesh strainer or double strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass to catch any ice shards and ensure a silky-smooth texture.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Float 3 coffee beans gently on the frothy surface of the martini. It's simple, elegant, and classic! Serve immediately while fresh.