Mini Espresso Martini
A concentrated coffee cocktail pick-me-up with the signature frothy crema, scaled perfectly for a quick caffeine-boosted sip.
- ½ ozvodka
- ½ ozcoffee liqueur
- ½ ozespresso(freshly brewed and cooled)
- ¼ ozsimple syrup
- Three coffee beansgarnish
- 1Brew espresso and allow to cool slightly (hot espresso will melt ice too quickly).
- 2Pre-chill a shot glass in the freezer.
- 3Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 4Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to create the signature foam.
- 5Strain into the chilled glass.
- 6Garnish with three coffee beans floated on the crema.
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The Espresso Martini was created by legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell in 1983, famously for a supermodel who requested something to "wake me up, then mess me up." The mini version emerged alongside the broader tiny cocktail trend of the 2020s, proving particularly popular as the smaller format maintains the drink's signature foam longer and prevents the layered ingredients from separating before finishing. It's become a favorite for pre-dinner pick-me-ups and cocktail tastings.
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