Caramel Espresso Martini

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Caramel Espresso Martini Recipe – delicious espresso martini topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, and caramel sauce!

brass martini glass with cream, espresso beans, and cinnamon stick sticking out

This caramel topped espresso martini is loaded with flavor and SO delicious – perfect for a cozy night at home with a little bit of a coffee kick!

We’re loading this drink with caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and coffee flavor – it is rich and indulgent, without being too heavy.

If you want to take a bit of the caffeine buzz off, you can use decaf, so this drink doesn’t keep you up all night.

I hope you love this boozy, buzzy drink as much as I do!

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How to Make Espresso Martini Frothy

Espresso martinis are known for a light, fluffy, creamy texture on top.

To get this – instead of the darker, thin looking espresso I posted below, you need to shake it vigorously.

brass martini glass with coffee beans and cinnamon sticks in it
If your Espresso Martini isn’t frothy, like above, you need to shake, shake, shake, shake some more! Since we’re topping with whipped cream, however, you can always shake a bit less and let the cream add to the frothy texture.

To Make This Caramel Espresso Martini Recipe You’ll Need:

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 3/4 ounce coffee liqueur (Kahlúa)
  • 1/4 ounce crème de cacao (white)
  • 4 oz espresso, hot or chilled
  • 1 – 1 1/2 cups ice to shake with
  • Whipped cream
  • 1 tbsp Caramel sauce, to garnish
  • Cinnamon stick, to garnish
brass martini glass with cream, espresso beans, and cinnamon stick sticking out

What Vodka To Use For Caramel Espresso Martini:

You can use any vodka you like for this cocktail – but we love adding different flavored vodkas in this mixed drink to add different notes.

I am calling for Smirnoff Kissed Caramel vodka – but you can use vanilla, whipped cream, cake, or or just plain vodka, too!

brass martini glass with cream, espresso beans, and cinnamon stick sticking out

Other Delicious Drinks You’ll Love

If you love this hot espresso martini, check out some of our other favorite drinks! 

We have a similar Espresso martini served hot and made with caramel stroopwafles – click here for the recipe!

Our Israeli cardamom coffee can also be used in this recipe for a bit of an earthy, herbal kick!

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Recipe FAQ’s

How can I make my espresso martini foamy on top?

To get a light foamy top on an espresso martini, you need to shake it vigorously.
Top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent kick!

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Caramel Espresso Martini Recipe

Sweet espresso and kahlua packed martini is creamy and perfect for a winter evening.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword coffee, coffee martini, mixed drinks, spicy martini, winter, winter drink, winter martini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 335kcal
Author Courtney O’Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1 ½ ounces caramel or vanilla vodka
  • ¾ ounce Caramel Kahlúa original Kahlua ok
  • ¼ ounce crème de cacao white
  • 4 oz coffee or espresso
  • Whipped cream
  • 1 tbsp Caramel sauce to garnish
  • Cinnamon stick to garnish

Instructions

  • Pour vodka, Kahlua, crepe de cacao, coffee, and ice into a martini shaker.
  • Shake vigorously until freezing cold.
  • Pour into martini glass and lightly grate a bit of cinnamon stick over drink.
  • Top with whipped cream, coffee beans, and cinnamon stick.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g

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