Easy Espresso Martini Recipe in 5 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Chill your martini glass or coupe in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to ensure the foam maintains its texture.
2. Brew your espresso and let it cool slightly; do not pour piping hot coffee directly over ice.
3. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, chilled espresso, and simple syrup in a Boston or Cobbler shaker.
4. Fill the shaker to the brim with large, solid ice cubes to ensure maximum aeration without over-dilution.
5. Shake vigorously and rhythmically for 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frost-covered.
6. Double strain the mixture through a Hawthorn strainer and a fine-mesh sieve directly into the chilled glass to remove ice shards.
7. Garnish with three coffee beans on top of the foam in a triangular pattern.