Espresso Martini

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Giada's Dating Tips for the Bachelor

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Prep Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: --
Total:: 5 min

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Ingredients

4 shots espresso
10 ounces vodka
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
1 tablespoon amaretto
Ice

Directions

Chill 4 martini glasses.

Combine the espresso, vodka, simple syrup, and amaretto in a martini shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the chilled martini glasses. Serve immediately.

Simple Syrup:

1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar

In a saucepan combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yield: 1 cup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

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Comments & Reviews

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Ron Aurora, CO 09-14-2009
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Very tasty drink
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Made this for my girlfriend one night and we both liked it, but it was a bit too sweet. I will definitely make it again, but... will cut down on the amount of suger used in the syrup..... That or add more vodka!Read more
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Angela Waterloo, ON 04-29-2009
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Question
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I don't drink alcohol so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of a substitute??? Cause this sounds really good, but I... don't the taste to be depleted. Thanks :)Read more
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Cindy Milpitas, CA 02-20-2009
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elegant and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

it was easy to make and tasty to drink. i used a lil less espresso and a lil more vodka though. the first batch's espresso... overpowered all the different nuances in the drink. it goes really well with the fennel salad and balsamic brown butter ravioli.Read more
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Jorge gainesville, FL 08-19-2007
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Great Taste!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought the vodka-coffee blend was delicious. The presesnce of the alcohol was not overwhelming and it tasted delicious. My... girlfriend and I really enjoyed it. ;o)Read more
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Louise Tonawanda, NY 08-16-2007
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LOVE IT!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I served this drink for freinds and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it, as well as I...Love Giada!!!!!!!
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margaret Catonsville, MD 08-07-2007
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DISAPPOINTED
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Was kinda bland - not sure what was missing -- maybe more espresso or more amaretto next time!