The After Hours Espresso Martini

Everyone’s been asking for my recipe I shared on social media recently, so here it is! 

The After Hours Espresso Martini: 

I used a kitchen scale to weigh out my portions just to be sure everything was accurate. 

In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with CUBED ice (to prevent too much melting), add:

•  2oz OYO honey vanilla bean vodka

• .5oz Kahlua 

• .25oz Averna

•  1.5oz FRESH espresso or Stumptown cold brew concentrate

Now shake it for 30 FULL SECONDS. Must be for 30 seconds so start your timer! A good shake leads to a properly chilled and velvety textured martini with a lasting layer of foam. 

Strain into your martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans for good luck. 

*Must be fresh espresso for a true flavor. I use a shot from my Nespresso machine which is exactly 1.5 ounces. 

**If your preference is for a more creamy martini, only add .25oz Kahlua and .5oz OYO bourbon cream. 

***I have also been experimenting with different coffee liqueurs in place of Kahlua. Give it a shot and see which you like best.