Miami Vice Espresso Martini

Glass

Pre-chilled martini glass

Ingredients

  • 45 ml vodka
  • 30 ml freshly brewed espresso
  • 20 ml coffee liqueur
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Preparation

  1. Select and pre-chill a martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish: lemon zest twist and coffee beans.

How to make

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until well chilled and foamy.
  3. Fine strain into the pre-chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Express the lemon zest over the cocktail to release its essential oils, then discard the peel.
  2. Arrange coffee beans in a petal formation in the center of the cocktail’s foamy head.
    • Traditionally, three beans are used (“con la mosca” – “with the fly”) from Italian sambuca tradition.
    • They symbolize health, wealth, and happiness.

Flavor Profile

Rich espresso flavors balanced with the sweetness of the coffee liqueur, smooth vodka, and a hint of salt for an elegant twist. Perfect for sunset rooftops, Miami vibes, and Web3 networking events.