Espresso Martini

This quick and easy recipe is to make a classic Espresso Martini at home. A firm favourite of ours, the Espresso Martini is sure to impress your guests with your speciality coffee and cocktail making moves. You’ll need a few bits of kit, including a cocktail shaker and an espresso machine.

Result

A rich, deep and velvety tipple

Good for

Sophisticated evenings with friends

See recipe

October 10, 2018


How to make it

  1. 1. Fill your martini glass with ice cubes to chill the glass
  2. 2. Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur and double espresso into a cocktail shaker with some ice cubes
  3. 3. Shake vigorously
  4. 4. Serve with a few coffee beans and impress
  5. 5. Share your #unioncocktails

What you'll need

  • A cocktail glass
  • A cocktail shaker (including strainer)
  • Ice cubes
  • Double espresso
  • 50ml vodka
  • 35ml coffee liqueur

What coffee to use

  • You'll need a coffee suitable for espresso. We would recommend any of our House Blends or some of our Single Origins.


    See the bottom of the page for specific suggestions.

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