Vodka Espresso
Vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso poured over ice. The original Vodka Espresso.
Built in glass · Rocks glass · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Coffee liqueur
- 30 ml Espresso
- Coffee beans (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 40 ml vodka into the glass
- Pour 15 ml coffee liqueur into the glass
- Pour 30 ml espresso into the glass
- Garnish
About the Vodka Espresso
The coffee family. Coffee and spirits have long been paired across Europe, from the Spanish carajillo to the Italian caffè corretto. Irish Coffee was created at Foynes in Ireland in the early 1940s, and the Espresso Martini in London in the 1980s. These drinks belong to the after-dinner tradition.
Vodka Espresso FAQ
What's in a Vodka Espresso?
40 ml vodka, 15 ml coffee liqueur, 30 ml espresso, garnished with coffee beans.
How strong is a Vodka Espresso?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Vodka Espresso?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Vodka Espresso in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
