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Espresso Martini Recipe

Name: Romano's Macaroni Grills Espresso Martini Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup Espresso coffee; 2 oz Vodka; 1 oz Coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa); 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 1 cup Ice cubes; 3 pieces Coffee beans (for garnish); 1 cup Espresso coffee; 2 oz Vodka; 1 oz Caramel liqueur; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 1 cup Ice cubes; 1 pinch Sea salt (for garnish); 1 tbs Caramel sauce (for drizzle); 1 cup Espresso coffee; 2 oz Vodka; 1 oz Coffee liqueur; 1 oz Mascarpone cheese; 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 1 cup Ice cubes; 1 tsp Cocoa powder (for garnish); 1 cup Espresso coffee; 2 oz Vodka; 1 oz Seasonal liqueur (e.g., pumpkin spice, peppermint); 0.5 oz Simple syrup; 1 cup Ice cubes; 1 to taste Seasonal garnish (e.g., whipped cream, spice)

Inspired by Romano's Macaroni Grill

Time15m

Serves1

your choice of one: classic, sea salt caramel, tiramisu, or seasonal

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Ingredients

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Classic Espresso Martini

1 cup Espresso coffee

2 oz Vodka

1 oz Coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)

1/2 oz Simple syrup

1 cup Ice cubes

3 pieces Coffee beans (for garnish)

Sea Salt Caramel Espresso Martini

1 cup Espresso coffee

2 oz Vodka

1 oz Caramel liqueur

1/2 oz Simple syrup

1 cup Ice cubes

1 pinch Sea salt (for garnish)

1 tbs Caramel sauce (for drizzle)

Tiramisu Espresso Martini

1 cup Espresso coffee

2 oz Vodka

1 oz Coffee liqueur

1 oz Mascarpone cheese

1/2 oz Simple syrup

1 cup Ice cubes

1 tsp Cocoa powder (for garnish)

Seasonal Espresso Martini

1 cup Espresso coffee

2 oz Vodka

1 oz Seasonal liqueur (e.g., pumpkin spice, peppermint)

1/2 oz Simple syrup

1 cup Ice cubes

1 to taste Seasonal garnish (e.g., whipped cream, spice)

Method

Classic Espresso Martini

Prepare the Espresso

Brew a fresh cup of espresso and allow it to cool slightly.

Fill the Shaker

In a cocktail shaker, add the espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and simple syrup.

Add Ice

Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

Shake Vigorously

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans.

Sea Salt Caramel Espresso Martini

Prepare the Espresso

Brew a fresh cup of espresso and let it cool slightly.

Fill the Shaker

In a cocktail shaker, combine the espresso, vodka, caramel liqueur, and simple syrup.

Add Ice

Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

Shake Vigorously

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.

Tiramisu Espresso Martini

Prepare the Espresso

Brew a fresh cup of espresso and allow it to cool slightly.

Fill the Shaker

In a cocktail shaker, add the espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, mascarpone cheese, and simple syrup.

Add Ice

Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

Shake Vigorously

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and dust the top with cocoa powder.

Seasonal Espresso Martini

Prepare the Espresso

Brew a fresh cup of espresso and allow it to cool slightly.

Fill the Shaker

In a cocktail shaker, combine the espresso, vodka, seasonal liqueur, and simple syrup.

Add Ice

Fill the shaker with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

Shake Vigorously

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the seasonal garnish of your choice.

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