Espresso Martini Recipe
Rascal Signature Cocktail
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Ingredients
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Equipment
Method
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Chill glass
Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to keep the drink cold and preserve foam.
Brew espresso
Pull a fresh double shot of espresso (about 2 oz). If you don't have an espresso machine, brew very strong coffee (2 oz) and let it cool slightly so it is hot but not boiling.
Combine ingredients
Add ice to the cocktail shaker (about 1 cup). Pour in 2 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
Dry shake (optional, for foam)
For a richer, frothier crema, first close the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 8–10 seconds to emulsify the espresso and create foam.
Wet shake
Add ice to the shaker if you dry-shook, or if you didn't dry-shake proceed directly: shake vigorously with ice for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold. This chills the drink and further aerates the espresso to produce a creamy foam.
Strain
Remove ice from the chilled glass if used. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled martini/coupe glass through a fine strainer (if available) to remove ice shards and ensure a smooth texture with a clean foam head.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with three whole coffee beans placed on the foam. Serve immediately so the crema remains intact.