Chai Espresso Martini
This Chai Espresso Martini is a spiced-up holiday espresso martini with a twist. End the night with this perfect cocktail made with spicy chai concentrate, vodka, Kahlúa, a shot of espresso, and a touch of cream.
Servings: 1 martini
Calories: 256kcal
Equipment
- cocktail shaker (or a mason jar)
- mesh strainer
- jigger
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Kahlua
- 1.5 oz chai concentrate
- 0.5 oz vodka
- 2 oz half-and-half
- 1 shot vanilla espresso
Instructions
- Place the martini glass in a freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Brew the espresso and let it cool in a freezer for a few minutes.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.
- Add Kahlua, chai concentrate, vodka, creamer, and cooled espresso to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds and strain into a chilled glass.
- Add optional garnishes like cinnamon sugar, grated nutmeg, or star anise, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Brew espresso and let it cool slightly: When you prepare the espresso, you need to let it cool slightly before adding it to other ingredients. Otherwise, it will melt the ice and water down the martini.
- Chill the glass: To keep the martini cold longer, I recommend chilling the glass in a freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Shake vigorously: Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously to make a frothy espresso martini. This is a crucial step.
- Use a mason jar if you don’t have a cocktail shaker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 125mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.1mg