Frozen Espresso Martinis
Frozen Espresso Martinis are cold, creamy, and packed with bold coffee flavor – basically the perfect grown‑up slushy. They’re easy to blend up at home and always a hit when you want something fun and a little fancy!
Espresso Martinis
If I’m honest, we’re pretty particular about our coffee. Whenever we travel, we’re always hunting down a great spot for our morning cup and a fun place for evening cocktails. So of course I had to share these frozen espresso martinis – they bring together two of our favorite things: strong coffee and a good coffee‑forward liqueur.
Why we love these martinis:
- We love that boozy, grown‑up coffee milkshake vibe – frozen espresso martinis nail it.
- They’re cold, creamy, and perfect for warm nights or easy entertaining.
- And the best part: you get a fun, fancy‑feeling cocktail that blends up in minutes.
What You’ll Need:
- espresso or strong cold brew
- Kahlua liqueur
- vodka
- simple syrup
- lots of ice
How to make Frozen Espresso Martinis:
Step 1
Make espresso. Make espresso if you have access to an espresso maker. Otherwise, you can use strong cold brew (and even buy pre-made). Let cool.
Step 2
Freeze espresso or cold brew. If you have time to prep ahead, pour the espresso into an ice cube tray and freeze solid.
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Step 3
Combine ingredients. In a large blender, combine the frozen espresso ice cubes, Kahlua liqueur, vodka, and simple syrup. Blend well.
Step 4
Add ice. Then add ice cubes to the blender to get the martinis to your desired consistency.
Step 5
Pour into glasses. Pour the frozen martinis into martini glasses (or other). Top with 2-3 coffee beans, if desired.
What to serve with Frozen Espresso Martinis:
Recipe FAQs:
Yes. Baileys makes the drink creamier and more dessert‑like, while Kahlúa keeps it more coffee‑forward. Both blend beautifully.
It usually means the liquid wasn’t cold enough or there wasn’t enough ice. Chill everything first and add a little more ice until it hits that perfect frozen texture.
It’s about the same strength as a regular espresso martini, just blended. You can make it lighter by reducing the vodka or stronger by adding a splash more.
You can brew the espresso and measure out the ingredients ahead, but blend right before serving so the texture stays smooth and icy.
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xoxo ~Sue
Frozen Espresso Martinis
Ingredients
- 4 oz. espresso – or use strong cold brew
- 4 oz. Kahlua – or use Baileys
- 4 oz. vodka
- 1-2 oz. simple syrup
- 3 cups ice cubes – or to desired consistency
Instructions
- Make espresso. Make espresso if you have access to an espresso maker. Otherwise, you can use strong cold brew (and even buy pre-made). Let cool.4 oz. espresso
- Freeze espresso or cold brew. If you have time to prep ahead, pour the espresso into an ice cube tray and freeze solid.
- Combine ingredients. In a large blender, combine the frozen espresso ice cubes, Kahlua liqueur, vodka, and simple syrup. Blend well.4 oz. Kahlua, 4 oz. vodka, 1-2 oz. simple syrup
- Add ice. Then add ice cubes to the blender to get the martinis to your desired consistency.3 cups ice cubes
- Pour into glasses. Pour the frozen martinis into martini glasses (or other). Top with 2-3 coffee beans, if desired.
Notes
- You can buy simple syrup or make your own. Simply combine equal parts water and granulated sugar in a pan and simmer until sugar dissolves.
- To make these in advance, you can brew the espresso and measure out the ingredients ahead, but blend right before serving so the texture stays smooth and icy.