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The Espresso Martini is a classic cocktail made with coffee, Kahlua, and vodka. Smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect pick-me-up…
The Espresso Martini is a classic cocktail made with coffee, Kahlua, and vodka. Smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for any occasion!
Oh hello, Espresso Martini. This 1980’s cocktail vaulted into popularity in 2021, and it’s easy to see why. Bittersweet coffee pairs perfectly with the rich sweetness of Kahlua—add vodka and it makes a sophisticated drink that’s cool, frothy, and bittersweet!
Why we love this recipe: Alex and I are cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes in our library, and we’re homemade coffee drink enthusiasts. As you might expect, this combination of both is a fast favorite over here. We love mixing up this frothy, cool, bittersweet drink for friends and family—or ourselves, for a fun at-home date night!
The Espresso Martini is a vodka martini made with coffee, known for its rich flavor and frothy topping. It was invented in 1983 by bartender Dick Bradsell in London for a customer who asked for a drink to wake her up. Apparently the coffee machine was right next to the drink station, and the Espresso Martini was born!
There are several variations on what a Espresso Martini recipe looks like. The original version had two types of coffee liqueur and simple syrup. Today, it really varies based on on the bartender. Per the International Bartender Association’s list of IBA official cocktails, the Espresso Martini ingredients are:
The only part about an Espresso Martini that takes some time is making the coffee. Otherwise, it’s a simple formula of shake and strain. Here’s how to make an espresso martini:
Step 1: Make the espresso using an espresso maker (or French Press). Or, use 2 tablespoons double strength coffee or cold brew concentrate. Place the coffee in the freezer until it is room temperature.
Step 2: Place the espresso, 2 oz vodka, 1 oz Kahlua, and ½ oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 handful ice and shake until cold.
Step 3: Strain into a martini glass. Top with coffee beans, the traditional garnish.
Simple syrup rounds out the flavors in this Espresso Martini and makes for a balanced drink. Even though we’re not big sweet cocktail fans, we like this one with added sweetness. However, try this if you prefer less sweetness:
To add the coffee to an Espresso Martini, there are a few different coffee making methods:
Yes! This coffee martini has caffeine from the coffee and the Kahlua. The espresso contributes 64 mg caffeine and the Kahlua 2.5 mg, for a total of about 66 mg in this drink. This is about 70% the amount of caffeine in 1 cup of coffee (95 mg).
Want to make a fun frosty spin on this drink that’s even easier to make? Try the Frozen Espresso Martini! This recipe makes 2 to 3 drinks in a blender and it’s so frosty and delicious. It’s perfect for summer, but we like to drink it in any season.
Kahlua is a pretty widely known liqueur…but what actually is it made of? Here’s what to know about this coffee liqueur:
Are you into spiked coffee? Boozy coffee drinks combine the beautiful bittersweet flavor of coffee into fantastic mixed drinks. Here are some of our favorite coffee cocktails:
Want more cocktail ideas? The Espresso Martini is on our list of the top 50 Most Popular Cocktails.
While freshly brewed espresso is ideal for the most authentic flavor, you can use strong brewed coffee or even cold brew concentrate as a substitute. Just make sure it’s chilled before adding it to the cocktail shaker.
The key to a good froth is shaking the cocktail vigorously with ice in a cocktail shaker.
The three coffee beans are a traditional garnish for Espresso Martinis. They are said to represent health, wealth, and happiness. Some people also believe the number three is a symbol of luck.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes 
Yield: 1 drink The Espresso Martini is a classic cocktail made with coffee, Kahlua, and vodka. Smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for any occasion! Here’s how to make it.
*Simple syrup rounds out the flavors and makes for a balanced, sweet drink. For a less sweet spin, you can use ¼ oz or make an Espresso Martini without simple syrup entirely.
To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.
Category: Drink
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: Cocktails
Diet: VeganThis Christmas Moscow mule cocktail is perfect for entertaining! It takes just minutes to pour it together in a mug.…
This Christmas Moscow mule cocktail is perfect for entertaining! It takes just minutes to pour it together in a mug.
Need a Christmas cocktail that’s quick and easy? Try the Christmas Moscow mule! This spin on the classic Moscow mule is a zingy, festive combination of cranberry juice, vodka, peppermint schnaps and ginger beer. It’s so simple you can build it right in the glass, no cocktail shakers required! Say hello to your new favorite holiday drink.
The classic Moscow Mule is one of the most popular cocktails of all time, invented in the 1940’s. This combination of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer is always served in a copper mug. The Christmas spin on the classic has cranberry juice for a seasonal flavor and color, and peppermint for holiday flair. Though they’re an unexpected combination, the mint, berry and ginger all work incredibly well together! The ingredients you’ll need for a Christmas Moscow mule are:
For cranberry cocktail recipes we prefer using 100% all natural cranberry juice instead of sweetened juice. This makes a pure, super tart berry flavor that you can then sweeten to taste. It also makes a brilliant red color (which is hard to see in a mule in a mug, but it’s there!). Here’s what to know about the difference between the two products:
The Moscow mule is one of the easiest drinks for entertaining because you can build the drink right in the glass. There’s no need to dirty a cocktail shaker or a strainer: just pour each ingredient right in! Here’s how to make a Christmas mule:
Traditionally, a Moscow Mule is always served in a copper mug. Placing the cold drink in a copper mug makes an ice cold rim, which makes the drink taste even colder. It’s so satisfying! Of course, you can use any type of mug for a Christmas mule.
Copper mugs make great gifts, so it’s a fun gift idea for the cocktail lover in your life. Here’s a link to some solid copper mugs on Amazon.
This Christmas Moscow mule is at its finest with a fun garnish or two! Here are a few ways to garnish this drink for best presentation:
Looking for more fun drinks for the season? Here are a few ideas for Christmas cocktails:
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Yield: 1d rink This Christmas Moscow mule cocktail is perfect for entertaining! It takes just minutes to pour it together in a mug.
*100% cranberry juice has no sugar added. If using cranberry juice cocktail, omit the simple syrup. You can also add the simple syrup to taste if you prefer a more tart drink.
**Tip: For advanced prep, pour together the 8x the recipe in a pitcher. Then pour a little over 3 ounces in each glass and top with 4 ounces ginger beer.
Category: DrinkMethod: StirredCuisine: AmericanKeywords: Cranberry mule, Cranberry moscow mule, christmas mule cocktail
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