How many standard drinks are in a Espresso Martini?
Vodka, coffee liqueur, and a shot of espresso.
A cocktail's strength is the sum of the alcohol in each ingredient, not just one pour. Based on a typical recipe, a Espresso Martini contains about 0.9 fl oz of pure alcohol — roughly 1.5 standard drinks.
The recipe and the math
| Ingredient | Amount | ABV | Std drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodka | 2 oz | 40% | 1.33 |
| Coffee liqueur | 0.5 oz | 20% | 0.17 |
| Espresso | 1 oz | — | 0 |
| Total | 3.5 oz | 25.7% | 1.5 |
One US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol. A heavier pour or a stronger recipe pushes the number up fast — see what counts as a standard drink or the standard drink calculator to check your own.
Calories aren't shown here because they depend heavily on mixers — juice, syrup, and cream vary widely. For a rough single-ingredient estimate, use the alcohol calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a Espresso Martini?
A typical Espresso Martini works out to about 1.5 US standard drinks. That's the sum of the pure alcohol in each spirit — 0.9 fl oz total — divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How strong is a Espresso Martini?
Across about 3.5 oz of finished drink, a Espresso Martini averages roughly 25.7% ABV. Strength varies with the exact pour and recipe.