Cocktails
International
InternationalEspresso Martini
The glossy, coffee-topped classic shown three ways. Basic leans on instant coffee and supermarket vodka, while the ultimate uses a freshly pulled espresso and a proper coffee liqueur for a velvety, café-quality finish.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
Budget version
Supermarket vodka, instant coffee and a value coffee liqueur.
Per serving£1.80
Total cost£1.80
Time5 min
Ingredients for 1
- 50 ml value vodka
- 25 ml value coffee liqueur
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules , heaped
- 30 ml boiling water , to dissolve the coffee
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- ice cubes , to shake
Method
- Dissolve the instant coffee and sugar in the boiling water, then leave to cool for a couple of minutes.
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur and cooled coffee to a cocktail shaker (or a clean jam jar with a lid).
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 20 seconds until ice cold and frothy.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or small wine glass and serve straight away.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- fine strainer
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Supermarket vodka, instant coffee and a value coffee liqueur.
Better
Decent vodka, real Kahlua and a moka-pot coffee for a proper crema.
Ultimate
Premium vodka, a freshly pulled espresso and Mr Black cold-brew liqueur.
