How to make an espresso martini

Learn how to make the ultimate espresso martini at home with Pact coffee professionals.

This guide provides the definitive recipe using 50ml vodka, 35ml coffee liqueur, and 25ml fresh espresso, plus expert techniques to achieve the signature thick creaminess without a professional espresso machine.

How to make an espresso martini

Learn how to make the ultimate espresso martini at home with Pact coffee professionals.

This guide provides the definitive recipe using 50ml vodka, 35ml coffee liqueur, and 25ml fresh espresso, plus expert techniques to achieve the signature thick creaminess without a professional espresso machine.

Ingredients & Equipment

You will need:

Fresh coffee

Premium vodka

Coffee liqueur

Cocktail shaker

Martini glass

Ice

Espresso machine, AeroPress, or Moka Pot

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No espresso machine? No problem

Just make a strong, short coffee using an AeroPress or Moka Pot. Use 18g coffee to 50ml water.

Espresso martini ingredients

25ml espresso or strong coffee

50ml premium vodka

35ml coffee liqueur

Coffee beans to garnish

Head here to get the very best espresso martini ingredients in one neat kit.

How to make an espresso martini

Learn how to make the ultimate espresso martini at home with Pact coffee professionals.

This guide provides the definitive recipe using 50ml vodka, 35ml coffee liqueur, and 25ml fresh espresso, plus expert techniques to achieve the signature thick creaminess without a professional espresso machine.

You will need:

Fresh coffee

Premium vodka

Coffee liqueur

Cocktail shaker

Martini glass

Ice

Espresso machine, AeroPress, or Moka Pot

Espresso martini ingredients

25ml espresso or strong coffee

50ml premium vodka

35ml coffee liqueur

Coffee beans to garnish

Head here to get the very best espresso martini ingredients in one neat kit.

tooltip icon

No espresso machine? No problem

Just make a strong, short coffee using an AeroPress or Moka Pot. Use 18g coffee to 50ml water.

Ingredients
Recipe
Espresso martini ingredients

25ml espresso or strong coffee

50ml premium vodka

35ml coffee liqueur

Coffee beans to garnish

Head here to get the very best espresso martini ingredients in one neat kit.

tooltip icon

No espresso machine? No problem

Just make a strong, short coffee using an AeroPress or Moka Pot. Use 18g coffee to 50ml water.

You will need:

Fresh coffee

Premium vodka

Coffee liqueur

Cocktail shaker

Martini glass

Ice

Espresso machine, AeroPress, or Moka Pot

Step 1

Fill your shaker with ice.

Step 2

Add the vodka and liqueur to your shaker.

Step 3

Make your espresso and pour it into the shaker.

Step 4

Put the lid on the shaker and shake until its cold to the touch.

Step 5

Pour your cocktail into a glass, garnish with coffee beans, and enjoy.



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