Over the last two years I have been on a serious espresso martini kick. After ordering one in more restaurants, bars and airports than I can count, I went on the hunt to learn how to make a great one at home. I’ve tried many different recipes, and I think the below combination is perfection.

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Espresso martini being poured through a cocktail shaker and strainer — Ingredients
*Makes 1*

2 ounces Vanilla Vodka
1/2-ounce Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur
1 ounce Espresso Cold Brew*
1/2-ounce Simple Syrup
1/2-ounce Milk of choice

Recipe

Start by putting your martini glasses in the freezer to get them frosted (I am partial to coupe style glasses like the ones linked below).

Using a cocktail shaker, fill with large ice cubes. Add all ingredients to shaker. Shake vigorously- but not so much that you break the ice (unless you like tiny ice pieces in your martini, in which case, shake away!). Immediately pour into the frosted martini glasses and serve.

Enjoy! Let me know what you think!

*You can use an espresso machine for fresh espresso shots, but I recommend buying an unsweetened cold brew (I like STōK) and save yourself a ton of time!! You also don’t have to worry about hot espresso melting your ice. Even if you do have an espresso machine (I do not), having cold brew espresso ready to go in the fridge makes this recipe so quick, so easy and so good!