Description
Silky salted caramel espresso martini combines rich Italian espresso with smooth vodka and sweet caramel liqueur. Sophisticated cocktail perfection awaits when you shake this glamorous drink that promises pure indulgence in every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) Kahlúa
Coffee Component:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) espresso (freshly brewed and cooled)
Sweeteners and Garnish:
- 1 ounces (30 milliliters) salted caramel syrup
- Ice (as needed)
- Sea salt (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer for optimal serving temperature.
- Load a cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes to create the perfect chilling environment.
- Pour vodka, Baileys, Kahlúa, freshly brewed espresso, and salted caramel syrup into the shaker.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 20-25 seconds to ensure thorough blending and maximum frothiness.
- Strain the cocktail smoothly into the pre-chilled martini glass, allowing a silky, consistent pour.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately sprinkling a pinch of flaky sea salt across the drink’s surface.
- Optional: Drizzle an artistic swirl of additional salted caramel syrup for enhanced visual appeal and flavor depth.
- Serve immediately to preserve the cocktail’s optimal temperature and luxurious texture.
Notes
- Chill your martini glass beforehand to keep the cocktail frosty and maintain its silky texture.
- Use freshly brewed espresso at room temperature to prevent diluting the drink with hot coffee.
- Experiment with different coffee roasts to customize the martini’s depth and flavor profile.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace spirits with cold brew coffee, caramel syrup, and a splash of cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg