Cannoli Espresso Martini

The holidays just got a little sweeter! Inspired by one of the most underrated desserts ever, the Cannoli Espresso Martini is a creamy coffee cocktail that will have you believing dreams really do come true. The martini base is a riff on the classic espresso martini, but with chocolate liqueur to mimic the chocolate coating on the ends of a cannoli shell!

I also add a little Licor 43, which is a vanilla-y, citrusy Spanish liqueur that is often used in coffee-based cocktails. If you don’t have (or don’t want to buy) Licor 43, you could use another vanilla liqueur, though you’ll miss the other nuanced citrusy flavors. Or, you could change the flavors up a bit and use a nut liqueur like Amaretto instead. A nutty liqueur would still give this espresso martini a certain cannoli-ness!

Watch Me Mix It

Make a Cannoli Espresso Martini With Me

1. Add vodka, espresso, Licor 43, and chocolate liqueur to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice
2. Double strain and top with the cannoli sweet cream mix (see below)
3. Garnish your espresso martini with a cannoli crust (or a piece of an ice cream cone), mini chocolate chips, and powdered sugar

Make Cannoli Sweet Cream

1. In a glass or small bowl, mix room temp ricotta, heavy cream, vanilla syrup, a little lemon zest (optional), and a pinch of sea salt.
2. Froth with a milk frother or whisk vigorously to create a creamy, frothy texture.