The Creamy Espresso Martini Everyone’s Obsessing Over
If you love coffee and cocktails, the espresso martini is probably already on your favorites list. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to make a professional-style whipped cream –topped espresso martini, the tools mixologists use to get that café-style foam, and how you can easily achieve the same results in your own kitchen. Why Add Whipped Cream to an Espresso Martini? Classic espresso martinis rely on a thin foam layer created by shaking coffee and vodka together. But whipped cream adds: A smoother, dessert-like finish Extra contrast between the bitter espresso and sweet cream A thicker, more stable topping that doesn’t collapse quickly A luxury feel similar to what premium cocktail lounges serve. Ingredients For the Cocktail: 1 shot freshly brewed espresso 1 oz vodka 1 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlúa, Tia Maria, or similar) Ice cubes Ingredients For the Whipped Cream Topping: ½ cup chilled heavy cream 1 tbsp sugar or vanilla syrup A c...