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Salted caramel espresso martini with creamy foam, caramel drizzle, and sea salt flakes on top.

Indulgent Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Indulgent Salted Caramel Espresso Martini made with fresh espresso, vodka, and rich caramel for a smooth, sweet, and salty dessert cocktail that replaces dessert in one sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Caramel Prep (if homemade) 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 martinis
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz Vodka Chilled
  • 1 oz Kahlua Or coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz Fresh espresso Slightly cooled
  • 1 oz Salted caramel sauce Plus extra for drizzle
  • Ice cubes For shaking
  • Flaky sea salt For garnish
  • 3 Coffee beans Optional garnish
Homemade Salted Caramel (Optional)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon Butter Cubed, room temperature
  • ½ cup Heavy cream Warmed slightly
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt To balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker For proper shaking and foam creation
  • Jigger For accurate measuring
  • Coupe or martini glasses Chill before serving
  • Fine-mesh strainer For smooth texture and clean pour
  • Espresso machine or coffee maker For fresh espresso
  • Small saucepan If making homemade caramel sauce

Method
 

  1. Enjoy immediately while foam is high and glossy.
  2. Let espresso rest 5–10 minutes.
  3. Add vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and caramel to shaker.
  4. Fill shaker three-quarters full.
  5. Shake 30 seconds for creamy foam.
  6. Double strain into chilled martini glass.
  7. Add decorative caramel lines on top.
  8. Finish with flaky sea salt and coffee beans.
    Salted caramel espresso martini with creamy foam, caramel drizzle, and sea salt flakes on top.
  9. Enjoy immediately while foam is high and glossy.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.