Dairy-Free Espresso Martini Mocktail

Dairy-Free Espresso Martini Mocktail

Espresso martinis are all the rage lately, everywhere from trendy bars to elegant wedding venues. The traditional recipe contains dairy from the Kahlua, condensed milk, and cream. But as always, we have you covered with a dairy-free version! We chose to make this recipe without alcohol for those who prefer mocktails, but you may add alcohol if you prefer.

Author: Jason Wrobel
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 2 glasses
Category: Beverages

Ingredients

For the plant-based Kahlua:
¼ cup filtered water
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon espresso powder

For the martini:
½ cup cold brew coffee
⅓ cup dairy-free condensed milk
¼ cup almond, oat milk, or cashew milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For garnish:
Coconut whipped cream
Shaved plant-based chocolate

Instructions

For the Kahlua, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add water and brown sugar, stirring until sugar has dissolved completely (about 1 to 2 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in espresso powder until dissolved. Let cool at room temperature or put in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill.
For the martini, into a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients and the prepared Kahlua, shaking until well-combined.
To assemble, fill the martini glass halfway with crushed ice and pour the mixture until the glass is filled. Top with coconut whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.