Espresso Martini Recipe: The Classic (With Every Variation)

The espresso martini is one of the most requested cocktails of the last decade — and it’s entirely makeable at home if you have an espresso machine. What separates a great espresso martini from a mediocre one comes down to three things: fresh espresso, the right ratio, and technique. Get those right and you’ll have a drink with a thick, caramel-colored foam head and a flavor that’s genuinely better than most bars serve. ...

April 10, 2026 · 11 min · Home Espresso Lab