Cherry Espresso Martini Recipe

We love espresso martinis. We talk about them all the time and we're constantly coming up with new recipes and twists on the classic cocktail. And this Cherry Espresso Martini is one of our favourites yet. 

We're big on cherry flavours this winter—if you’ve been to any of our Grind restaurants & cocktail bars or coffee shops recently, you'll already know this: they're a major feature of our seasonal menu—and we love the way the rich, chocolatey flavours of our coffee go with the juicy, fruity flavours of cherry. Luckily, both of those flavours also go great with vodka. And so this Cherry Espresso Martini was born. 

If you're making this drink in the holiday season, try it with our limited edition Christmas Blend coffee, a single-origin Guatemalan medium roast with festive notes of orange, toasted almond, and dark chocolate. Available as coffee pods or whole bean/ground coffee. 

This is a super easy recipe to make at home, for cosy date nights or Christmas drinks parties. Get your cocktail shaker ready. 

Cherry Espresso Martini Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. 

• x1 Grind coffee pod or 25ml espresso brewed using Grind whole bean or ground coffee
• 25ml vodka
• 15ml cherry syrup
• 20ml coffee liqueur
• Ice
• Coffee beans

How to Make a Cherry Espresso Martini

Get ready to shake it. 

Step 1

Brew a single espresso shot using coffee pods or ground coffee. If you have time, leave to cool. 

Step 2

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add your espresso, vodka, cherry syrup, and coffee liqueur. 

Step 3

Shake vigorously until well-chilled. This also gets you that silky espresso martini foam. 

Step 4

Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a few coffee beans to make it look pretty and extra impressive. 

What Do I Need to Make a Cherry Espresso Martini at Home? 

You can’t make a good espresso martini without good coffee. Luckily, that’s what we specialise in. However you like to brew, we have you covered with ethically-sourced, speciality-grade coffee. 

Shop Grind home-compostable coffee pods here. 

Shop Grind whole bean and ground coffee here. 

Shop all Grind coffee products here. 

To make the best ever espresso martinis, shop the Grind Espresso Martini Set. 

If you’re here because you’re getting into the festive spirit and you’re after more cosy, Christmassy things, you’ll probably love the Grind Christmas Range, including our speciality Christmas Blend and limited edition Christmas Tin. 

Looking for more winter coffee recipes? Take a peek at our full Guide to Christmas Coffee here, featuring our favourite festive coffee recipes like a Gingerbread Latte or Orange & Nutmeg Cold Brew.