Frangelico Espresso Martini

frangelico espresso martini in cocktail glass.

4.60 from 5 votes

This recipe for espresso martini with Frangelico is a sophisticated coffee cocktail you can make at home. It is the perfect choice for after dinner cocktails or the holidays.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: drink

Author: Rachel Rodda

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups ice cubes
1 oz espresso
1 oz vodka
1 oz Kahlua
1 oz Frangelico

Optional Ingredients

1 oz Godiva chocolate liqueur
½ oz pasteurized egg white
3 coffee beans whole, for garnish

Instructions

Fill your cocktail glass with extra ice cubes to chill them.
Put the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker (or glass jar).
2 cups ice cubes
Add the espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur (Kahlua), hazelnut liqueur (Frangelico), Godiva and egg white (if using) to the cocktail shaker and replace the lid.
1 oz espresso, 1 oz vodka, 1 oz Kahlua, 1 oz Frangelico
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for at least 30 seconds until chilled and frothy.
Tip the extra ice out of the cocktail glass.
Strain the cocktail mix through a cocktail strainer into the chilled glass.
Top with a few coffee beans (optional) and serve immediately.

Notes

Espresso should be warm to achieve the frothy layer on top. If you don't have espresso, use strong brewed coffee.
If you don't have Kahlua, substitute an additional ounce of espresso coffee.
If you don't have Frangelico, Amaretto would be a good alternative.
For a sweeter drink, add the optional Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao or 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
If you add egg white, use only pasteurized egg whites. If you do not have pasteurized egg white or have an allergy to egg, do not add egg whites.
The egg white creates a frothy top if you are not using espresso. You can achieve the frothy layer without egg white if you use warm espresso, shake well and strain through a cocktail strainer.
Note however that the drink is still delicious without the creamy top!

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