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by Jessica December 15, 2016
Say hello to my current obsession.
I mean, it’s only the third coffee drink recipe I’ve posted in three weeks, so it’s safe to say that I have a problem.
I’ve been in LOVE with espresso martinis since this past May. We had them at my friend Natalie’s bachelorette party before heading out for the night, and it was like my world was opened up to the deliciousness of this coffee co*cktail.
I never order espresso martinis when out because they almost always contain chocolate or something super sweet, like maybe a fudge drizzle. Shockingly, sweet dranks aren’t really my thing, unless it’s a hot fudge milkshake from Dairy Queen, circa 1994.
co*cktails though? I don’t want it super sweet.
Take this past weekend for example. I made a sangria for Max’s birthday party (yes, Max… my two year old… didn’t you know that one and two year old birthdays are an excuse for the adults to get together?!) and used a dry champagne. I was SO excited about it.
So excited about it that I dumped an entire bag of frozen strawberries into said sangria, not even thinking that it *might* turn my sangria super sweet.
That it did. Bah.
I mean, I KNEW that it could, but I just wasn’t thinking. Thankfully, the entire pitcher was consumed (maybe in record time?) but I didn’t want to touch the stuff because of how sweet I was. Who even am I?
My taste buds must be having a mid-life crisis.
So espresso martini. This is it!
It’s a shot (or three) of espresso. No decaf! The reeeeal deal here. As in, the real deal that came out of my wildly authentic Italian Nespresso machine. You know.
A splash of Kahlua or coffee liqueur. This is where you will get a leeeeeettle bit of sweetness, without adding a ton of sugar or syrup.
A splash of vanilla vodka. Just for booziness.
Even though we first had these in May, I’ve been waiting for months to share them because they just seem so… cozy. They are so warming and lovely, and not warm as in the temperature. Warm as in soul warming. Like you just want to sit by the fire and sip one of these with your best friend.
Also, yes, let’s take notice of how my last two thirsty Thursday recipes have been the three ingredient caffeinated kind. Give me all the energy! This holiday season is knocking me out.
Yield: 1 drink, is easily multiplied
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
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Ingredients
- 1, 2, or 3shots espresso
- 2 ounces coffee liqueur like Kahlua
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- coffee beans for garnish if desired
Instructions
Add the espresso, liqueur and vodka to a co*cktail shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds. Pour in a glass and top with coffee beans.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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Susan — Reply
The words “espresso” and “martini” should always appear in the same sentence! What a gorgeous co*cktail!
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im so giddily excited about these! three of the best (slash my favorite) things all in one, & couldn’t agree with you more that these would make perfect gift wrapping fuel!
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SHUT UP!! I’m putting a scoop of ice cream into these, don’t even try and stop me.
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Um, yes, please. These sound perfect for entertaining holiday guests!
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Liz @ Floating Kitchen — Reply
They look SO good. I’m obsessed with espresso co*cktails, but I don’t order them much when I’m out because it’s usually at night and I don’t want the caffeine. I definitely need to start making them at home mid-day (lol!). Gorgeous photos, girl! XOXO!
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Anna — Reply
I didn’t discover that I LOVE espresso martinis until I had one at a super hip bar recently in Portsmouth, NH. This seems similar to their recipe because it wasn’t super sweet so I’m so glad you posted this because I’ve been wanting to make at home. I think I’ll be making these for Christmas because espresso martinis are so cozy and yummy! Also iced coffee/espresso = life so this is just an acceptable form of coffee for after 5pm (or before, let’s be real).
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Jacki — Reply
Yeah I’m same as you…discovered them 2years ago and now if I’m out I just have to have a wee espresso martini ;))
Have tried various different recipes but will give yours a try-be rude not to-market research!!!
Happy Christmas
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Courtney h — Reply
These look great, thank u
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Nisha @ Honey What's Cooking — Reply
Your pictures are absolutely stunning Jessica. Christmas lights around a pretty co*cktail glass, wow. I’ve done the chocolate martini, don’t think I’ve had an espresso martini. Yum.
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Mary — Reply
I am loving your holiday photo styling. Everything just screams cozy Christmas!
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Emily Kerrigan — Reply
Had my first espresso martini in New Zealand a few weeks ago. My life was changed. I’m so so so glad you posted this recipe. Trying to tonight! Except Santa hasn’t quite arrived with my Nespresso machine, so I’m hoping TJ’s coffee concentrate will do the trick?
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Maria — Reply
On the scale of Champagne sweetness, champagne that is labeled “sec” or “dry” is actually fairly sweet. It’s a confusing continuum, but if you don’t want sweet champagne, stick with something like a “brut”/”extra brut”/”ultra brut”.
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Jill — Reply
What if no espresso machine…just reg ol coffee maker or French press!? I need to make this.
