Making cocktails does NOT have to be intimidating. At all. This one is super delicious and super easy. It only calls for three ingredients! An espresso martini is a great to serve to guests just before or after dinner. It can be a great conversation starter. I know I'm a little bit more talkative when I have a little jolt of caffeine in my system. 🙂
Espresso Martini, makes two.
2 shots (about 1.5 ounces each) espresso*
2 ounces vodka
3 ounces Kahlua
coffee beans for garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the espresso, vodka and Kahlua. Shake until chilled. Pour into two chilled glasses. Garnish with a few coffee beans. 
*At home I use my DeLonghi kMix espresso maker to, well, make espresso. Another option is to use espresso powder. You can often find espresso powder in the coffee or baking section of grocery stores. It is most often used in baking, to enhance the flavor of chocolate. But in a pinch you could make homemade espresso too. If you can't find espresso powder just brew some super strong coffee and use that in place of the espresso in this recipe. Lots of options here. 
To chill your glasses simply place them in the freezer a few minutes (5-6) before you need them. Guests will be super impressed by the chilly glasses and coffee bean garnish. It's the little things, right? Happy cocktail making! xo. Emma
Credits// Author and Photography: Emma Chapman
43 Comments
I like the simplicity behind this recipe, and with caffeine… I do love my caffeine. 3 ingredients makes this so easy!
M.
it looks delicious.
I cannot wait to try it!
Thanks Emma.
Best,
Karry
http://blog.pixiie.net
I love coffee, I love vodka and so…I love your cocktail! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this recipe!
The Red Stag in Minneapolis makes a killer espresso martini, and we’ve been meaning to replicate it at home. Thanks for the inspiration to finally do it!
Not too much of a fan of coffee but this still looks good!
Carina
http://www.carstina.com/
WOW!
tsiou, from http://www.inwhirlofinspiration.com
It’s so true that cocktails can be intimidating! Three ingredients is right up my alley! 🙂
Jo
http://www.womaninreallife.blogspot.ca/
martinis & espresso are 2 of my favorite things, so i will be trying this very soon!
Oooo I’d really love to try this!
Looks yummy and easy!
Interesting! Thanks for sharing, guys.
Cheers,
Casey
http://www.kceh.wordpress.com
This does look delicious! I love that you chilled the glasses, might have to try that with other drinks too!
Naomi
LOST+FOUND
coffee and liquor: the best of both worlds!
http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-little-things.html
Hot damn. This will be replacing my Black Russian (and Shirley Temple, on occasion)
Yum! This is totally great for parties! Thanks for sharing
🙂 Liz @ http://www.rusticpeach.com
Great mix ! Best of both worlds , I looove cofee so this must be very good
Sincerely
Mariana
http://snappingbeautiful.blogspot.mx/
Yum. Maybe would be even better with chocolate cover espresso beans. Such a great idea. Love looking at all the unique recipe ideas!
Ashley
Ashleyinafashion.blogspot.com
Yum! I love easy cocktails, and cocktails that can be hot or cold. Thanks!
http://liveitinerantly.com
yum! this looks awesome
kw ladies in navy
There’s something so delightful about a simple cocktail to make, and this sounds wonderful! Would be an interesting drink to pair with brunch…
oh my goodness this sounds absolutely perfect!
Molly {Dreams in HD}
http://dreamsinhd.blogspot.com/
yummy! this looks perfect for fall.
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Like this idea! Being baristas, we have a commercial espresso machine in our kitchen usually, so I will have to try this. We make White Russians with a shot of espresso and a bit of homemade chocolate ganache and local cream…
EWM
I <3 all the ingredients for this! Pinned:)
I always thought it’d be harder to make!
http://talisatalksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/balance-me-wonder-eye-cream.html
OOh, fun to serve indeed! 😀
You always whip up the loveliest cocktails on here! I’d love to try this out at home some day 🙂
these are amazing! although don’t have one too late or you’ll be buzzing all night! and shush don’t tell the kids i think these are stronger than all the drugs they do nowadays!
Barnicles
Those look so yummy, I will have to make them for my hubby, he is an espresso man :). Thanks!
Rachael xx.
I love all of your recipes! : )
Lovely Idea
what a classy cocktail! i have never had coffee and alcohol together (believe it or not!) but this is a must-try!
xx
As a coffee lover… this is straight to the top of my list of ‘things to try!’. Can’t wait! xo Jess
Your Daily Break
This weekend I visited a friend of mine in Dublin and she spent the whole weekend drinking Espresso Martinis! Well, we stopped for lunch and we did some sightseeing too, but yes, lots of cocktails were involved 😉
Anyway! This recipe comes in really handy because she is coming to visit soon, so I’ll be perparing her favourite drink!!
Thanks girls!
xx,
E.
http://www.theslowpace.com
I love coffee and this cocktail sounds like a great combo!
I make a similar cocktail at my bar, but like to put the espresso in the freezer for a minute before shaking it on ice, just so it doesn’t immediately dilute the drink heavily 🙂 soooo yummy!
Sounds perfect, will have to get some Kahlua and give this a try 🙂
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
This looks DELICIOUS!
How perfect! I love your martini recipes, so keep them coming! This looks so fun. I’ve only chilled beer glasses, so chilling martini glasses will be great to try! 🙂
http://sometimesgracefully.com
Delicious!
Lulu xx
http://luluslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
Okay this sounds too good not to try. Thank you for sharing!
xx
youngmildandfree.com
Mmm, this looks delicious! Perfect for fall.
I love this! Definitely trying this recipe, was actually thinking of having a dinner party and wanted something nice to serve.
I love espresso martinis! The first night I got one I stayed up until 3 in the morning on Pinterest. It is very much a classy (and much tastier) Red Bull/Vodka!