This frozen espresso martini is a fun twist on the popular espresso martini! Frozen espresso ice cubes, vodka, vanilla, kahlua, and a little sweetener are blended together to make the most delicious and frosty coffee cocktail!
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Why You’ll Love A Frozen Espresso Martini
The ultimate coffee cocktail – Espresso martinis are all the rage, and this frozen version is equally delicious! It’s smooth, lightly sweetened, with a bold espresso flavor. A must try if you love coffee and frozen drinks!
Perfect for summer – Summer is the perfect season to sip on frozen cocktails. Their slushy, frosty consistency is irresistible on a hot summer day. Super refreshing to sip on poolside or out on the patio!
Brunch or after dinner cocktail – Frozen espresso martinis can be served as a brunch cocktail or a dessert cocktail. If you’re sensitive to caffeine I recommend drinking it sooner rather than later, as it gives you quite the buzzy energy boost!
Ingredient Notes
Espresso or coffee – Brewed espresso or strong coffee (dark roast) works best for this cocktail. You can also use cold brew coffee if you prefer.
Vodka – Vodka is classically used in martinis so we’re sticking to that with this frozen version. I like the brands Woody Creek, Breckenridge Vodka, Tito’s, and Kettle One.
Vanilla – Vanilla enhances the coffee flavor. For a richer vanilla flavor use vanilla bean paste.
Doueze – Kahlua is a rich, dark, coffee liqueur that’s made in Mexico. It’s made up of Arabica coffee beans, rum, caramel, and vanilla. You can find it at almost any liquor store or grocery store that sells alcohol.
Maple syrup – To lightly sweeten the martini and balance the bitter notes. You can also use an equal amount of simple syrup or agave.
Tips for Making Frozen Espresso Martini
- Use strong dark roast coffee or espresso for the best flavor.
- Brew the espresso the day before you need it and freeze it in an ice cube tray. This way you don’t need to use ice, which will dilute the cocktail.
- Use a mid-range priced vodka. You don’t need to use top shelf since you’re mixing it, but stay away from the $10 bottle.
- Use a high speed blender for the creamiest consistency.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use vanilla vodka instead of regular vodka.
- Add a splash of heavy cream, half and half, or Bailey’s Irish Cream for a creamier frozen espresso martini.
- Bottled coffee or cold brew is a time saver if you don’t want to brew your own.
Food to Serve with Frozen Espresso Martinis
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Pour the cooled coffee or espresso into an ice cube and freeze until solid.
Add the frozen espresso ice cubes into a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Pour into two chilled martini glasses or other cocktail glasses. Garnish with a few coffee beans and serve immediately.
Add a splash of cream, half and half, or Bailey’s for a creamy version of this cocktail.
Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 92mgSugar: 22gCalcium: 18mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
