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Elegant salted caramel espresso martini topped with frothy foam and caramel drizzle, served in a coupe glass with a sugar rim and garnished with a drizzle running down the side.

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

A luxurious twist on Salted Caramel Espresso Martini, this Salted Caramel Espresso Martini is a sweet-meets-salty cocktail that’s perfect for dessert, late-night drinks, or impressing your friends at dinner parties. With bold espresso, smooth vodka, rich caramel, and a salted rim, it’s indulgent but balanced.
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Course: Cocktails, dessert drink, Drink
Cuisine: American, Modern
Keyword: Royal Caribbean Salted Caramel espresso martini, Salted caramel coffee martini, Salted caramel espresso recipe, Salted caramel Whiskey espresso martini, Salted espresso martini, Salted Vanilla Espresso Martini, The Ivy salted caramel Espresso Martini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 245kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker (With built-in strainer or use a fine mesh)
  • 1 Martini or coupe glass (Chill for best results)
  • 1 Shot glass or jigger (For measuring liquids)
  • 1 Small plates (For rim prep (caramel & salt))

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka - Regular or try vanilla/caramel flavored
  • 1 oz Coffee liqueur - Kahlúa or any preferred brand
  • 1 oz Fresh espresso - Or strong brewed coffee cooled slightly
  • 0.5 oz Caramel syrup - Or warmed caramel sauce for richer flavor
  • 0.5 oz Heavy cream - Optional makes it creamier
  • 1 teaspoon Maple syrup - Optional for depth (secret ingredient!)
  • — — Sea salt - For rimming glass use flaky salt if possible
  • — — Caramel sauce - For rimming and drizzling
  • — — Ice cubes - For shaking

Instructions

  • Rim the martini glass with caramel and sea salt, then drizzle caramel inside.
    Top-down view of ingredients for a salted caramel espresso martini, including vodka, coffee liqueur, caramel sauce, espresso, milk, and ice arranged on a wooden board.
  • Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
    Close-up of a martini glass being rimmed with caramel and coarse sea salt before filling, set against a warm, ambient background.
  • Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, caramel syrup (or sauce), and cream.
    Barista pouring hot espresso from a metal shaker into a glass filled with ice, steam rising from the freshly brewed coffee in a dimly lit bar.
  • Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled and foamy.
    Golden caramel sauce being strained and poured over a freshly made espresso martini in a cocktail glass, creating elegant caramel drizzle on top.
  • Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with caramel drizzle or coffee beans.
    Close-up of a salted caramel espresso martini in a coupe glass with a sugared rim, creamy foam top, and a swirl of caramel sauce, garnished with sea salt.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 160g | Calories: 245kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 220mg (10%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 180IU (4%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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