July 20, 2023

Drinks

Frozen Espresso Martini

This Frozen Espresso Martini is going to be the drink of the summer! Espresso Martinis have become a very popular cocktail over this last year or so and I am loving this frozen blended version that is every bit of refreshing with the same great taste!

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a frozen espresso martini on the counter that is topped with three coffee beans.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Frozen Espresso Martini is quick and easy to make!
Super refreshing on a hot summer day.
All you need is a blender and three ingredients.
A great caffeine boost with a little bit of fun.
Keep frozen cold brew cubes in your freezer to make these all summer long.
A delicious adult slushy.
If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my regular espresso martini.

Ingredients And Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for Frozen Espresso Martini. Scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.

Instead of freezing an obscene amount of espresso, you can use a highly concentration cold brew like I did for this recipe. The taste is slightly different, but still delicious, otherwise frozen espresso will work great too. I like cometeer coffee!

This recipe works with vodka or tequila, so it’s really your preference.

Use a coffee liqueur like Kalula.

Option to add in a sweetener such as agave, honey or maple syrup. I’m sure brown sugar would taste amazing too!

the three ingredients that you need to make this martini in individual containers.

How To Make

ONE: Start by freezing your coffee cubes. Once frozen, add them to a blender with vodka, kalula and sweetener if using.

TWO: Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and top with coffee beans and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

Use frozen highly concentrated coffee cubes such as cold brew, or frozen espresso cubes. Using regular brewed coffee will still work, but won’t be nearly as strong as a coffee taste.

In this recipe I used giant frozen ice cubes, which is totally fine if you have a high speed blender such as a blendtec. Otherwise, if using something like a Beast Health Blender or Nutribullet, then I recommend using small coffee cubes so it’s easier to blend.

Pour frozen espresso martini in a chilled glass so it stays cooler, longer.

If your mixture is too watery, add in a handful of ice and blend once more.

a hand holding the frozen espresso martini

How To Serve And Store

Serve this Frozen Espresso Martini blended and in a chilled glass. Top with three coffee beans!

Since this is a frozen drink, leftovers will melt and be more like an iced coffee so I recommend making the day of.

Taste And Texture

This frozen espresso martini has a strong coffee taste with a slight after taste of the alcohol. It tastes like a strong iced coffee.

The texture is similar to a slushy.

up close shot of the frozen espresso martini to show the slushy texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen coffee instead of cold brew?

You can, but your martini won’t be as strong. It will taste more like a spiked coffee instead.

What type of blender is best for this recipe?

A high speed blender such as a blendtec is best if using large frozen coffee cubes. Otherwise, if using something like a Beast Health Blender or Nutribullet, then I recommend using small coffee cubes so it’s easier to blend.

What coffee do you recommend?

A highly concentrated cold brew, freshly brewed espresso that is then frozen, or Cometeer coffee which is flash frozen and my favorite!

Other Recipes You May Like

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Frozen Espresso Martini

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PREP TIME:

3 Hours

COOK TIME:

2 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

3 hours, 2 minutes

Author - Hannah

Ingredients

2 cups, or 6 large cold brew ice cubes, see notes above
3 oz vodka
3 oz kalula
2 tbsp maple syrup

SCALE:

YIELDS:

2 Martinis

Directions

Start by freezing your coffee cubes. I used these large silicon molds for this recipe, which I only recommend if you have a high speed blender. Otherwise if using a Beast Health or Nutribullet, then use small cold brew cubes for easy blending.
Once frozen, add them to a blender along with the vodka, kalula and sweetener if using.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a chilled glass and top with coffee beans and enjoy!

Notes

Use frozen highly concentrated coffee cubes such as cold brew, or frozen espresso cubes. Using regular brewed coffee will still work, but won't be nearly as strong as a coffee taste.
In this recipe I used giant frozen ice cubes, which is totally fine if you have a high speed blender such as a blendtec. Otherwise, if using something like a Beast Health Blender or Nutribullet, then I recommend using small coffee cubes so it's easier to blend.
Pour frozen espresso martini in a chilled glass so it stays cooler, longer.
If your mixture is too watery, add in a handful of ice and blend once more.