Description
Rich, bold, and impossibly smooth the classic Espresso Martini made with vodka, Kahlúa, and Grinders Coffee X-tract. Add egg white for an extraordinary foam.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Grinders Coffee X-tract or fresh espresso shot
- 3/4 oz Kahlúa coffee liqueur
- Ice for shaking
- 3 coffee beans, to garnish
For the egg white version — add:
- 1 fresh egg white (or 1 oz aquafaba)
Instructions
Standard
- Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes
- Add vodka, Grinders X-tract, and Kahlúa to a shaker filled with ice
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds — longer than feels necessary
- Double strain through Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer into chilled glass
- Garnish with 3 coffee beans placed gently on the foam
- Serve immediately
Instructions (egg white version):
- Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5 minutes
- Add vodka, Grinders X-tract, Kahlúa, and egg white to shaker without ice
- Dry shake hard for 10–15 seconds to emulsify the egg
- Add a full scoop of ice, seal, and shake hard for another 15–20 seconds
- Double strain into chilled glass
- Place 3 coffee beans on foam and serve immediately
Notes
The harder and longer you shake, the better the foam. Double straining is not optional it produces a cleaner drink and better foam surface. Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur is an excellent substitute for Kahlúa if you prefer a less sweet, more coffee-forward result. Aquafaba (chickpea water) works as a vegan substitute for egg white and produces a surprisingly similar foam.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Cocktails, Vodka
- Method: Cocktail Shaker
Nutrition
- Calories: 210