The espresso martini has been a favorite for generations. Legend has it that London-based bartender Dick Bradsell invented the popular cocktail when a British supermodel asked for a drink that will “wake me up and then f**k me up.” Many variations claim to be the best, often using a coffee liqueur both for the espresso flavor and as a sweetener. But we think we’ve landed on an even better espresso martini recipe. With a perfect balance of vodka and espresso, met with a slight sweetness from simple syrup that makes it sweet, but not too sweet, and creaminess from egg white froth, we believe this is the BEST espresso martini recipe out there!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • 1 oz. Espresso 
  • ¾ oz. Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White
  • Coffee beans (to garnish)

Tools You’ll Need:

Shaking Tins

Jigger

Hawthorne Strainer

Cone Strainer

Preparation Steps:

  1. Combine vodka, espresso, simple syrup, and egg white in a shaker and dry shake (without ice). 
  2. Add ice and shake again. 
  3. Using a Hawthorne strainer, and Cone strainer, strain into a coupe glass.  
  4. Garnish with coffee beans.