5 Ingredient Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

The salted caramel espresso martini is a fun twist on the trendy cocktail recipe! Bold espresso combines with caramel vodka, coffee liqueur, a pinch of flaky salt, and a homemade caramel simple syrup for a delightfully balanced bevvie. Shake well for that classic foamy top and garnish with coffee beans for a real treat!

I can’t believe it took me so long to create a salted caramel version of an espresso martini. I mean, I have my peppermint mocha and s’mores versions. Plus, a dirty chai espresso martini!

Seems like it’s my lot in life to combine a coffee recipe with a cocktail.

What a life to have, right?!

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Making the Martini

This is just a brief overview, find detailed instructions in the recipe card below!

Try it with Caramel Cold Foam!

Much like my pumpkin spice espresso martini recipe, this variation is just begging to be topped with cold foam!

Top this cocktail with my salted caramel cold foam for even more caramel-ly goodness and see just how happy your happy hour can be!

You can thank me later!

Watch the recipe video!

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Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

The salted caramel espresso martini is a fun twist on the trendy cocktail recipe! Bold espresso combines with caramel vodka, coffee liqueur, a pinch of flaky salt, and a homemade caramel simple syrup for a delightfully balanced bevvie. Shake well for that classic foamy top and garnish with coffee beans for a real treat!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Espresso Martini Recipe, Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Amanda Gajdosik

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Equipment

• Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
• Cocktail strainer or fine mesh sieve
• Martini or coupe glass

Ingredients

• 2 ounces caramel vodka
• 2 ounces freshly brewed espresso
• 1 ounce coffee liqueur
• 1 ounce caramel simple syrup
• Pinch flaky sea salt
• Caramel sauce, to garnish
• Coffee beans, to garnish

Instructions

• Prep your serving glass by rimming it in caramel sauce, if desired. Set aside.
• Add in 2 ounces of vodka, 2 ounces freshly brewed espresso, 1 ounce coffee liqueur, and 1 ounce caramel simple syrup to a cocktail shaker, followed by a pinch of flaky salt. Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker.
• Put lid on shaker (or on jar) and shake espresso martini for 20 – 30 seconds, or until shaker is very cold and “iced over.”
• Immediately strain into serving glass and top with three coffee beans to garnish.
• Enjoy immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg