The Perfect Hazelnut Espresso Martini

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

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.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

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

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

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)
½ 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, top with coffee beans 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 11.2g