Espresso Martini
After Dinner • Gluten-Free
The nightcap that refuses to let you sleep. Dark, caffeinated, and unapologetically indulgent. If dessert had a cocktail, this would be the one that showed up overdressed and still stole the room.
What You Need
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly pulled espresso (cooled slightly)
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Mr Black)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3 espresso beans for garnish
- Ice
How It’s Made
Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard—really hard—for 15–20 seconds. You want that crema on top. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Float three espresso beans on the foam. Serve immediately, before the foam has time to doubt itself.
Sensitivity Note
Why Cîroc? It’s distilled from grapes, not grain, and refined multiple times. For many highly sensitive people, it’s simply easier company in a glass.