TGIF! Last week while out for dinner at Nodo Hillcrest, I was looking for an after dinner drink to enjoy with my torta della nonna dessert. My waiter suggested I try an espresso martini to accompany my dessert choice. I felt like I was Melissa Gorga and Teresa Guidice as they always order an espresso martini while out on the town in Housewives of New Jersey. From the first sip, I was hooked. Instantly I knew I had to try and remake this martini at home. Shockingly, it was not as hard as I expected to create the same silky crema with the help of my Nespresso and some vigorous shaking. Unfortunately, being the eager beaver that I am, I did not have all the ingredients to make this martini exact. Ideally, I would have liked to make this drink with Cafe Patron, but instead I chose to add in a dash of Portuguese almond liquor. Regardless it came out just as good, especially with my little twist.
Time to pull out your fave coffee beans, K-cups, or Nespresso pods, and make your own at home espresso martini. If you prefer a Gwyneth Paltrow Goop approved recipe I have linked one HERE. Cheers!
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz espresso
- 1/2 oz coffee liquor
- 1 pinch of sugar
- dusting of cocoa powder for garnish
- coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except garnishes) to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a dusting of cocoa powder and 3 coffee beans.
Not a fan of coffee? Look at my last blog on the best lychee martini recipe!
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