Tequila Espresso Martini
The Tequila Espresso Martini is a delicious coffee based drink with tequila and agave nectar. Perfect for a brunch cocktail or a pick-me-up nightcap!
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 147kcal
Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Cocktail serving glass (Martini glass) (or coupe glass)
- Culinary tweezers (optional - to add the coffee beans)
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce tequila (either blanco or reposado tequila)
- ¼ ounce coffee liqueur (see Notes)
- ¼ ounce agave nectar
- 1 ounce espresso (freshly brewed and cooled -- see Notes)
- 3 coffee beans (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add the tequila, coffee liqueur, agave nectar and espresso to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and give everything a really hard shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain the drink into your serving glass. If you have a fine mesh strainer, use both strainers at the same time while pouring it into the glass.
- Garnish by floating three coffee beans on the top of the drink, and serve.
Notes
- Coffee Liqueur - I used Kahlua liqueur for this drink, which is sweeter than other coffee liqueurs. If you choose a different liqueur like Mr. Black, you may want to add a little extra to get the right sweetness.
- Espresso - freshly brewed espresso will allow you to get the best foam layer on top of the drink. You can substitute in some cold brew concentrate, which will taste great but you won't be able to achieve a thick foam layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg