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    Published: Feb 8, 2021 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

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    Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail. This easy recipe for vodka, coffee, and Kahlua is the mixed drink that will be your new to die for alcohol indulgence.  Think of this as a combination of a Starbucks Salted Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.  Heaven!

    This is the best salted caramel cocktail using Kahlua liqueur for an espresso-style vodka martini that any coffee lover will enjoy. This recipe is so quick and easy and results in a delicious fancy coffee-flavored vodka martini. If you love caramel coffee drinks, salted caramel, or creamy cocktails like a White Russian, this is seriously a drink made for you.  I love both and this is why I decided to try to make a recipe that combines all those flavors into a cocktail that is amazing.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini in a martini glass with Kahlua and a cup of espresso

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Ready to Enjoy

    This simple espresso martini recipe makes for a great after-dinner dessert beverage that satisfies your sweet tooth. If you like other coffee mixed drinks, you will love this salted caramel espresso martini too. So if you are an Irish coffee fan, give this vodka martini recipe a try for another coffee-flavored cocktail.

    Ingredients for the Best Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

    For those that want a cappuccino or latte martini, this is the best real espresso martini recipe. You can use espresso, cold brew, instant coffee, decaf coffee, or regular brew for this Kahlua vodka espresso martini recipe. When I have this as a dessert martini, I make it with instant decaf coffee so I am not up all night from the caffeine that an espresso martini would have.

    The cream, Torani caramel syrup, Kahlua, vodka, and coffee are what are important in this recipe. Vodka in coffee for me is two of my favorite drinks in one and results in a fancy kind of martini.

    You can make this creamy espresso martini without coffee liqueur but it will not be the same and I highly recommend making sure you use the Kahlua.  If you have Baileys you can substitute and try that out on this salted caramel martini. A slight variation of this martini cocktail recipe would be to use the Pinnacle whipped vodka for some extra sweetness mimicking the whipped cream on your favorite latte.

    Recipe Variations

    For a vegan or dairy-free espresso martini, you can substitute the cream with coconut, oat, or almond milk. All these milk substitutes will make this creamy espresso cocktail fantastic.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini ingredients

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini ingredients

    Prepare the Martini Glasses

    To set this espresso martini recipe over the top, dressing up the glasses is key.  I highly recommend that you coat the rim of the martini glasses with caramel sauce and then sprinkle on the sea salt flakes. The taste of the salted caramel as you sip this coffee cocktail really makes this special.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini glass rim prepped with caramel and sea salt flakes

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini glass rim prepped with caramel and sea salt flakes

    How to Make an Easy Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

    When making this espresso martini at home, you simply add all the ingredients to a martini shaker with some ice.  The coffee-flavored Kahlua along with espresso, cream, caramel syrup, and vodka make the ultimate martini. It includes a pinch of sea salt at the end to give this a real sweet and salty combo that makes salted caramel a favorite.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini add pinch of salt

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini add a pinch of salt

    Once all the ingredients are chilled and mixed together, pour the espresso martini into the two prepared glasses.

    This will be a sweet and creamy martini that will be a wonderful after-dinner drink. It is like a dessert on its own and will be the perfect ending to a fancy or special dinner at home.   Again, if you want to enjoy this late at night, you can still enjoy this salted caramel vodka cocktail with decaf coffee instead of espresso for a martini that won't keep you up at night.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini pouring from martini shaker

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini pouring from a martini shaker

    Espresso Martini Recipe Variations

    For more fun and tasty espresso martini recipes, try any of these variations or additions.

    • FRANGELICO ESPRESSO MARTINI - use Frangelico instead of the Kahlua for a hazelnut espresso martini with caramel.
    • MOCHA ESPRESSO MARTINI - use a mocha-flavored coffee instead of espresso for a mocha martini with caramel and chocolate flavors.
    • KETO SALTED-CARAMEL ESPRESSO MARTINI - use sugar-free Torani caramel syrup and a sugar-free caramel sauce for a sweet but low-carb & keto-friendly espresso martini.

    There are 312 calories in this sweet Salted-Caramel Espresso Martini with 25 carbs.   For the keto espresso martini, it is 265 calories and 10 carbs.

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini ready to drink

    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini ready to drink

    Other Great Cocktail Recipes

    If you enjoyed this recipe, try these other tasty alcoholic beverages. They are all sweet and pretty.  They will help you celebrate any time of year.

    Tootsie Roll Shots

    Eggnog Vodka Martini

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    Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

    Angela
    Salted caramel espresso martinis are a perfectly rich, sweet, and creamy vodka cocktail recipe. Like a combination of a Starbucks Caramel Macchiato and a Kahlua White Russian.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • Martini Glasses
    • Martini Shaker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Kahlua coffee liqueur
    • 2 oz vodka
    • 2 oz espresso
    • 2 oz heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon Torani caramel syrup Keto option - use sugar-free Torani syrup
    • pinch sea salt flakes
    • ICE

    For the rim of the glasses

    • caramel sauce Keto option - use sugar-free caramel
    • sea salt flakes

    Instructions
     

    • To a martini shaker, fill about ½ way with ice cubes.
    • Pour in the Kahlua, vodka, cream, caramel syrup, and espresso. Add a pinch of sea salt.
    • Put the lid on the martini shaker and make sure it is on tight. Shake for about 15 seconds to combine together and help chill all the ingredients.
    • To prepare the 2 martini glasses, drizzle or dip the rim into caramel syrup. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on the caramel to stick for the perfect sea sat caramel edge.
    • Remove the small top strainer lid from the martini shaker. Using the strainer top, pour half of the mixture into each martini glass.
    • Cheers - enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 2
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 312
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 10.6g 14%
    Saturated Fat 6.6g 33%
    Cholesterol 39mg 13%
    Sodium 289mg 13%
    Total Carbohydrate 25.2g 9%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Total Sugars 17.2g  
    Protein 0.8g  
    Vitamin D 15mcg 74%
    Calcium 25mg 2%
    Iron 0mg 1%
    Potassium 71mg 2%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    FOR KETO ESPRESSO MARTINI  
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 2
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 265
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 10.5g 13%
    Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%
    Cholesterol 39mg 13%
    Sodium 50mg 2%
    Total Carbohydrate 10.1g 5%
    Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    Total Sugars 0g  
    Protein 0.6g  
    Vitamin D 15mcg 74%
    Calcium 19mg 1%
    Iron 0mg 0%
    Potassium 54mg 1%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Keyword alcohol, beverage, cocktail, dessert, drink, easy, fancy, happy hour, party, sweet

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    1. Holly says

      February 08, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      I have everything in my cabinet...Making these this weekend!! YUM I pinned too!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 08, 2021 at 5:16 pm

        Enjoy.

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      February 08, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      This sounds great. I like chocolate martinis and this sounds a bit similar. I also saw the link to the Candy Corn Martini. It also looks awesome.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 08, 2021 at 5:16 pm

        Oh you will love both of these fun martini recipes for sure.

        Reply
    3. Faye says

      February 08, 2021 at 2:30 pm

      This sounds absolutely incredible!! Definitely going on the list of drinks to try!

      Reply
    4. Heather J Jandrue says

      February 08, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      Flavored martinis are my absolute favorite. Thank you for this recipe. It sounds like the perfect drink and I am going to make one next weekend.

      Reply
    5. Morayma says

      February 08, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering right now! This looks AMAZING!! I cannot wait for happy hour at my house! 😉

      Reply
    6. Emily says

      February 08, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      This looks soooo good!

      Reply
    7. Elaina Mogren says

      February 08, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      Yummy! So good looking, can't wait to try.

      Reply
    8. Darby says

      February 08, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      Okay YUM!!! This recipe looks amazing! I feel like this would make the perfect Winter drink sitting by the fire! I will definitely have to try this!

      Reply
    9. Sandra Whitmore says

      February 08, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      That looks so good, my mouth is watering!

      Reply
    10. Dawn Troxell says

      February 09, 2021 at 6:25 am

      You had me at "salted caramel" - LOL!!! Even the glass looks yummy without anything in it!!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 09, 2021 at 1:24 pm

        Ah, thanks, Dawn, it is pretty yummy and the sea salt and caramel drizzle on the martini glass really sets this over the top good.

        Reply
    11. Alexis Farmer says

      February 09, 2021 at 7:33 am

      This looks dangerous! Haha. Might need to try this this weekend.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 09, 2021 at 1:22 pm

        Dangerously good! Enjoy this martini

        Reply
    12. Kendra says

      February 10, 2021 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      I love the combination of espresso and salted caramel! Looks fantastic!

      Reply
    13. Lisa, Casey, Barrett Dog says

      February 10, 2021 at 8:20 am

      Wow! This drink sounds incredible! We will be trying this soon! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    14. Maria Gustafsson says

      February 10, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      I'm not usually a martini fan, but this looks delish!!

      Reply
    15. Marianne says

      February 11, 2021 at 6:44 am

      Definitely one of my faves! I substitute almond milk, and its still good!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 11, 2021 at 10:36 am

        Great idea on the almond milk! thanks for sharing and glad it is yummy!

        Reply
    16. Misskorang says

      February 11, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      There is a level of excitement this gave me that i cannot explain! lol

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 13, 2021 at 7:02 pm

        Now that is an amazing compliment. Thanks so much!

        Reply
    17. Cindy Moore says

      February 11, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      This looks so good! My hubs would love it. He enjoys salted caramel everything!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 13, 2021 at 6:35 pm

        I am glad you found something yummy to make him.

        Reply
    18. Sabrina DeWalt says

      February 11, 2021 at 6:54 pm

      Salted caramel is my favorite. This sounds like a winner.

      Reply
    19. Barbara says

      February 11, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      Sounds so good! I could use one right now!

      Reply
    20. Jennifer Forward says

      February 13, 2021 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      These were SO yummmmy! Making again and again. Fun with friends!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 13, 2021 at 3:38 pm

        Thanks, Jennifer. Nothing better than finding a yummy cocktail recipe to share with friends.

        Reply
    21. Melissa Jones says

      February 14, 2021 at 8:32 am

      That sounds like a great recipe!

      Reply
    22. Angie says

      June 18, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      Espresso martinis are my favorite at restaurants but at $15 each - ouch. Made this tonight and perfection. Just the right of caramel and salt.

      Reply

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