Rum Espresso Martini
This rum espresso martini recipe puts a new spin on a cocktail that’s become a true classic: the espresso martini. Strong, bold espresso mingles with a home-infused rum (or you can use a store-bought option!) for a fresh take on an iconic drink.
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Equipment
- 1 cocktail coupe alternately you can use a small martini glass or rocks glass.
- 1 measuring beaker You can also use a jigger if you have that instead.
- 1 espresso machine
Ingredients
- 2 ounces espresso freshly brewed and cooled slightly
- 2 ounces vanilla infused rum
- 1 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce brown sugar simple syrup
- ice larger cubes, to fill cocktail shaker
Instructions
- Brew a double shot of espresso according to the manufacturer's instructions on your machine. Set it aside to allow it to cool slightly.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, and slowly pour in the cooled espresso.
- Add the vanilla infused rum to the cocktail shaker.
- Next, add the Kahlua liqueur.
- Add the dark brown sugar simple syrup to the cocktail shaker last.
- Shake the cocktail shaker for at least 30 seconds to get a nice, strong foam in your cocktail.
- Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with three espresso beans and serve immediately.
Notes
If you want to rim your glass for extra flair, you can use some vanilla sugar on half the rim to provide a little more sweetness!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 0.1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 87mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg
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Keyword: espresso, espresso martini, kahlua, martini, rum