Espresso Martini
The gold-standard zero-proof or cocktail nightcap. A freshly pulled double espresso shaken hard with dark coffee liqueur and ice until a dense, velvety crema head forms in the coupe glass.
Calibrated with precision kitchen ratios to bring third-wave cafe balance to your home machine—balancing clean extraction clarity against luxurious dairy texture.
Formulated by roaster or equipment manufacturer test kitchens.
Recalibrates coffee base, pod/puck dose, and steps below for your counter machine.
Scaled Ingredients
Latte Base
Garnish
Step-by-Step Procedure
Brew the Nespresso Decaffeinato Intenso capsule.
Combine the brewed espresso, vodka, and vanilla syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain the mixture into a martini glass.
If using, slice a whole strawberry three-quarters of the way through from the bottom and place it on the glass rim.
If using, top with a few cacao nibs.
Pour espresso directly over ice to preserve the temperature boundary and prevent watery dilution.
≈ Totals exclude 3 items: Vodka, Vanilla-Flavored or Plain, Strawberry, Cacao Nibs. Real numbers are a little higher.
*Estimates from standard package labels and USDA reference values. Actual caffeine varies by bean, roast and extraction.
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Recommended gear & pantry essentials for this drink
Roaster / Pod Pairing
A bold Cometeer roast or Nespresso capsule to match this build
Glassware Spec
Coupe, Collins, or heat-resistant highball for optimal visual layers
Texture & Aeration
Handheld microfrother or cobbler shaker for rich dense foam
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Longevity Brand (Ông Thọ) or Eagle Brand full-fat dairy