Creamy Hazelnut Espresso Martini

Name: The Perfect Hazelnut Espresso Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Oz. Espresso or Strong Brewed Coffee (*Note 1); 1 Oz. High Quality Vodka; 1 Oz. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (*Note 2); 1 Oz. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur (*Note 3); 1 Oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur (*Note 4); 1/2 Oz. Pasteurized egg white (*Note 5)

Darcey Olson
November 23, 2020
Last Updated: November 23, 2020

Hello, my fellow coffee fiends. Let’s me introduce you to my very favorite martini recipe– the Espresso Martini. If Nutella were a cocktail, it’d be this martini recipe! This is a fun, festive, and frothy drink. It’s easy to make and super delicious.

After a hearty holiday meal, sometimes the best digestif is a drinkable dessert in the form of an espresso martini! This recipe is a hazelnut variation on the classic with the optional addition of chocolate liqueur.

How to Make An Espresso Martini

An espresso martini sounds fancy, but it’s actually really simple to make. It’s a wonderful cocktail to mix up during the holidays or, in our case, when you’re hitting the slots in Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan hotel. Here are the basic steps.

1, Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add espresso, vodka, Kahlua, and Frangelico hazelnut liqueur to the cocktail shaker.

3. Optionally, you can add Godiva chocolate liqueur and pasteurized egg white.

4. Shake it until chilled and frothy. It takes 30 seconds.

5. Strain into a large martini glass and enjoy!

That’s it! You’ll have a delicious hazelnut espresso martini within minutes.

Espresso Martini Ingredients

Here are the ingredients: high-quality espresso (don’t be cheap – No Yuban or Foldgers!), vodka, Kahlua abnd Frangelico. For a richer chocolate flavor you can add in some Godiva Chocolate Liqueur. To add some froth, you can shake in some pasteurized egg. Truth be told, I only add it maybe 10% of the time. I can get pretty lazy.

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Can You Make Espresso Martini Without a Coffee Machine?

Yes! You can absolutely make a this drink recipe without a coffee or espresso machine. Use store-bought coffee concentrate instead.

What Can You Use Instead of Kahlua?

If you do not have any Kahlua or coffee liqueur available, you can substitute an additional ounce of espresso.

HOW MUCH ALCOHOL IS IN A MARTINI?

Would you like this martini recipe more if I answered “Tons?” The good news is both Kahlua and Frangelico have only 20% ABV which is low for a liqueur. If you’re adding in the Godiva Liqueur it’s only 15% ABV. So it’s still a pretty strong cocktail, but 3 of the 4 liqueurs have low ABV.

How Many Calories are in an Espresso Martini?

This espresso martini contains 259 calories in a single serving, but it’s worth it. If you are watching your calorie intake, skip dessert and enjoy this drinkable one instead!

How to Make An Espresso Martini Frothy

To make a frothy espresso martini, add a pasteurized egg white* to the cocktail shaker. Shake well for 30 seconds. The result is a foamy espresso martini. Using freshly brewed espresso also contributes frothiness to the martini.

*It is important to use pasteurized egg whites. A standard egg white contains bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. Stick to pasteurized egg whites for cocktails.

Other Drink Recipes:

Festive Mulled Wine

Coquito Recipe (Puerto Rican Egg Nog)

Fruit Punch Martini

Kiwi and Blackberry Martini

Hazelnut Espresso Martini in a martini glass on a white plater. A bottle of Kahlua and coffee press are in the background;

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The Perfect Hazelnut Espresso Martini

If Nutella were a cocktail, it’d be this Espresso Martini recipe! This is a fun, festive, and frothy drink. It’s easy to make and super delicious.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cocktails, Espresso, Frangelico, Godiva, Kahlua, Martini, Vodka

Servings: Person

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Darcey Olson

Cost: $3.00

Ingredients

1 Oz. Espresso or Strong Brewed Coffee (*Note 1)
1 Oz. High Quality Vodka
1 Oz. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (*Note 2)
1 Oz. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur (*Note 3)

OPTIONAL:

1 Oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur (*Note 4)
1/2 Oz. Pasteurized egg white (*Note 5)

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the espresso, vodka, Kahlua, Frangelico, Godiva and egg white, if using. Shake until chilled and frothy-- about 30 seconds.
Strain into a large martini glass and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Note 1: If you don’t have espresso, you can also use a store-bought coffee concentrate. This is NOT the time to be cheap. Junk quality coffee = junk quality martini.

Note 2: If you don’t have Coffee Liqueur, you can substitute an additional ounce of espresso.

Note 3: If you don’t have Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur, Amaretto would also be delicious.

Note 4: Want it slightly sweeter? Add the Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or Creme de Cacao or ½ ounce of simple syrup.

Note 5: Using pasteurized egg white is critical. Please do not use a standard egg white as they may contain bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses. If you do not have pasteurized egg whites, or if you have a weakened immune system, leave the egg whites out. Without the egg white, the drink will still be delicious— just not as foamy.