Classic cocktail

Espresso Martini

Coupe Coffee beans Coffee-forward night-out benchmark

Coffee-forward, rich, and silky.

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How to approach it

Start with the part of the drink you would miss most.

For a zero-proof Espresso Martini, start with Variety Pack, Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini, Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini. Preserve the coffee-forward character first; the goal is the same first sip, not a one-for-one ingredient swap.

Classic build

The ingredients and method behind the original drink.

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 1 oz coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz fresh espresso
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional)

Method

Shake hard with ice until cold and foamy. Double strain into a coupe. Garnish with coffee beans.

Explore alternatives

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How to build a zero-proof Espresso Martini-style drink

A simple approach for recreating the same style and drinking experience without alcohol.

1 Start with a coffee-forward bottle or pair a spirit alternative with fresh espresso.
2 Keep sweetness controlled so the drink feels sleek rather than dessert-like.
3 Shake hard for foam and serve straight up in a coupe.

Zero-proof recipes

Use these builds as a starting point, then adjust sweetness, bitterness, and dilution to your bottle.

Recipe

Coffee-First Espresso Martini

Coupe

A coffee-led build that uses texture and foam instead of alcohol heat.

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Before you mix it

Small choices that make the zero-proof version feel closer to the original.

Where should I start?

Start with Variety Pack, Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini, Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini, then adjust the build around the part of the drink you miss most.

How do I build it without alcohol?

Start with a coffee-forward bottle or pair a spirit alternative with fresh espresso. Keep sweetness controlled so the drink feels sleek rather than dessert-like. Shake hard for foam and serve straight up in a coupe.

Do I need a perfect ingredient swap?

No. Match the structure first, such as bitterness, citrus, botanicals, smoke, coffee, or dryness, then adjust the serve around that bottle.

Where do I go next?

Use the related guide for Best Espresso Martini Alternatives to compare bottles that keep the same shape as this drink.