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Espresso Martini - with bitters
Spillin' the Beans
A relatively traditional take on the espresso martini with bitters that offset some of the sweetness
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Cuisine
Beverages
Servings
2
servings
Ingredients
2
ounces
espresso (freshly brewed)
2
ounces
vodka
1
ounce
Kahlua
1/2
ounce
simple syrup
2
dashes
angostura bitters
1/8
cup
heavy cream (optional)
1
teaspoon
confectioners sugar (optional)
Instructions
Combine the espresso, vodka, Kahlua, simple syrup, and angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker
Add ice, and shake for 30 seconds or so
Pour the mixture into a martini glass (or 2!)
Combine the heavy cream and sugar in a cup and use a milk frother to add some thickness (but not as thick as whipped cream)
Dollop the thickened cream on top and add a few espresso beans for the perfect presentation
Notes
To make simple syrup, boil equal parts of sugar and water together for a few minutes
If you're using homemade Kahlua, you might omit the simple syrup as it tends to be sweeter than typical Kahlua
Keyword
coffee drinks, espresso, espresso martini