A mug of espresso can give you a new life! Most of us get so tired after running the daily errands that we don't feel like getting up the next morning. A good espresso can kick you to the start of your day again. Now espresso is not only for the morning. By making a cocktail of it by adding other drinks, you can make it a more useful drink than just a tool to wake you up in the morning. Espresso Martini is an example.

A story that has been around about the espresso martini is that it was created by pure chance in the early 1980s. It is said that in London, an aspiring model went into a famous bar and asked the bartender to make her a drink that would wake her up and then make her miserable again. So, the bartender mixed a drink with a shot of espresso and that's how the espresso martini was invented. It is now found that this drink is good for the digestive system, especially after having a big meal. Here's how you can make espresso martini at home.

Ingredients

• Espresso – ¾ oz
• Kahlua coffee liquor (or Baileys, Tia Maria) – ¾ oz
• Vodka – 1.5 oz
• Ice
• Whole beans (to garnish)

How the taste of vodka, martini, and tequila differs?

If you are a regular drinker at the bar then you will know the difference in taste of these drinks right away. But for those who haven't tried them out, here's what you need to know. Taquilla has a distinct taste; vodka has a neutral taste,

Which alcohol best goes with an espresso martini cocktail?

You can choose from three alcohols: coffee liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, or vodka. For the vodka, make sure it's unflavored.

How to make the espresso martini cocktail

• Take a cocktail shaker and add ice.
• Then add espresso coffee, liquor, and vodka.
• Shake the cocktail shaker with the lid on till everything mixes well and turns cold.
• With vigorous shaking, foam will be formed.
• Take a martini glass and pour the cocktail. Before pouring the cocktail put the martini glass in the fridge to cool it.
• Take out the ice and garnish with some whole coffee beans.

Variations

• Instead of coffee liqueur to sweeten the cocktail, you can use syrup.
• If you want your coffee to be creamy then add Baileys.
• If you are vegan then you must replace Kahlua with Tia Maria. If you want to avoid the caffeine in coffee, you can use decaf espresso.
• Take fresh espresso for the best quality.
• Take out a fancy glass to pour the espresso martini.

Tips

• Use real espresso, not instant coffee.
• Make the espresso first and then add the other ingredients. That way the espresso will cool down a bit. This enhances taste.
• You can add some cocoa on top of your drink.

The espresso martini is simple to make with only three ingredients. You only need to shake the cocktail which anyone can do. This coffee gives earthy flavors and the martini compliments well with espresso. You can have an espresso martini on various occasions. In the evening, after coming from work, you can revive your senses by drinking it. You can go out with your friends and have fun while drinking an espresso martini. After a heavy meal, this drink can save you from feeling uncomfortable physically. You can begin your weekend brunch with this cocktail as well.