Cannabis Espresso Martini Recipe — 4 Ingredients, 1 Wild Drink

This cannabis espresso martini recipe is one of the most fun infused drinks you can make at home — and you only need 4 ingredients. Fordee from Herbistry420 puts it together using leftover coffee liqueur from making tiramisu, and the result is a smooth, boozy, cannabis-kissed cocktail that finishes with an unmistakable green note. Important note: cannabis and alcohol is not for everyone. Make this at your own risk and know your limits.

Cannabis Espresso Martini Recipe — Ingredients

• 2 shots vodka (any brand works)
• 1 shot espresso (freshly brewed, cooled slightly)
• ½ shot coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or similar) — this is your espresso martini with coffee liqueur and vodka base
• ½ shot cannabis syrup (pre-made infused simple syrup)
• Optional garnish: 3–4 espresso beans on top

This is the single-serving recipe. Fordee made a double for the video (4 shots vodka, 2 shots espresso, 1 shot of each liqueur/syrup) — but warns it’s extremely strong. Stick to the single for your first time.

How to Make an Infused Espresso Martini With Cannabis Syrup

Step 1: Combine ingredients

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker (or a protein shake bottle in a pinch) with a handful of ice. The infused espresso martini with cannabis syrup comes together easily — just measure, pour, and close the lid.

Step 2: Shake well

Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. You want everything combined and the ice to chill it down properly. The cannabis syrup for cocktails blends seamlessly — unlike tincture or cannabutter which can separate or stick to glass.

Step 3: Pour and garnish

Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Place 3 espresso beans on top for garnish. The cannabis cocktail recipe with espresso should have a nice foam layer from the shaking if your espresso was freshly brewed.

Why Cannabis Syrup Works Better Than Tincture in Cocktails

When making an infused espresso martini with cannabis syrup, you get a few key advantages over using tincture or oil:

• It mixes in completely — cannabis syrup dissolves into the drink without separation or coating the glass
• Consistent dosing — if your syrup is properly made, each shot delivers a measured dose of THC
• Neutral sweetness — it adds a subtle sweetness that balances the bitter espresso beautifully
• No oily residue — unlike MCT-based tinctures that can leave slick droplets floating on top

Dosing Tips for Cannabis Cocktails

This cannabis espresso martini recipe packs a dual punch: alcohol lowers inhibitions while THC amplifies the experience. Start with a lower-dose cannabis syrup (5–10mg THC per shot) for your first attempt. The combination hits differently than either substance alone — be patient and don’t make a double until you know how a single affects you.