Salted Caramel Espresso Martini: Easy Recipe with Vodka
This Salted Caramel Espresso Martini combines the bold flavor of espresso with the indulgent sweetness of salted caramel, making it a perfect cocktail for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day. Rich, decadent, and just the right amount of sweet and salty, this drink is an elevated twist on the classic espresso martini.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce freshly brewed espresso
- 1 ounce salted caramel syrup
- 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew the Espresso: Start by brewing a fresh shot of espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can use strong brewed coffee instead, but make sure it’s rich and not too weak.
- Prepare the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, espresso, salted caramel syrup, and coffee liqueur. Add a good handful of ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway.
- Shake It Up: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the ingredients and create a frothy layer from the espresso.
- Serve and Garnish: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. For an extra touch, drizzle more salted caramel syrup on top or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to perfect the balance of salty and sweet.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more salted caramel syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Increase the espresso to 1.5 ounces for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Vanilla vodka can be substituted for regular vodka to add a hint of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg