Food Recipes Meet the Espresso Martini, the Cocktail That's Coming to Wake Up Your Happy Hour Be the first to rate & review! This chilled, refreshing martini combines espresso coffee, coffee liquor, and simple syrup. Freshly brewed espresso is best here—just let it chill in the fridge for a few moments so that it doesn't melt all your ice (and get watered down). By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Laura Fisher Laura Fisher Laura Fisher is a sustainability and health professional with a passion for good food, the outdoors, and fitness. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 21, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Getty Images Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 cocktail Ingredients 1 ½ ounces vodka 1 ounce espresso 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur 1/2 ounce simple syrup Directions Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake for at least 10 seconds (or longer for more frothiness). Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon, if desired. Rate It Print