I tried Ina Garten's espresso martini and was tipsy after just a few sips

Anneta KonstantinidesAug 19, 2021, 17:23 IST

I recently made Ina Garten's espresso martini recipe.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Espresso martinis have become the drink of the summer, so I tried Ina Garten's version.
The "Barefoot Contessa" star uses orange-flavored vodka, along with fresh espresso and Kahlua.
Garten's espresso martini definitely packs a punch. I was buzzed after just a few sips.

Ina Garten became a quarantine role model with her iconic 9 a.m. cosmo.

Ina Garten went viral for making a cosmopolitan in April 2020. Ina Garten/Instagram

Garten was ahead of the curve when it came to espresso martinis.

Garten made espresso martinis for an episode of "Barefoot Contessa." Barefoot Contessa/Food Network

Garten's espresso martini recipe has just three ingredients.

Garten's espresso martini includes Kahlua and orange-flavored vodka. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

To get started, I brewed some espresso.

Garten recommends using freshly brewed espresso for her cocktail. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I popped my espresso into the fridge and let it chill for a bit.

I chilled my coffee for about 30 minutes in the fridge. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then it was time to get mixing! First, I filled up my cocktail shaker halfway with ice.

I didn't realize you weren't supposed to add all the ingredients straight into the shaker. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

My shaker was already almost full when I added the vodka, a clear sign that I had messed up.

My shaker with the espresso and vodka added. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

As I poured the Kahlua into the shaker, I knew something was definitely off.

There was barely any room in the shaker for the Kahlua. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then, it was time to shake.

I shook the cocktail for 30 seconds. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

When I poured the drinks it was obvious that something had gone wrong.

My drinks didn't have the foamy top that espresso martinis are known for. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

When I took my first sip, I knew I needed to try the recipe again.

The drink mostly tasted of vodka. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

This time I actually found the episode where Garten makes her espresso martini, and realized I had missed a crucial step.

I watched Garten's cocktail demo and used a pitcher to mix all the ingredients first. Barefoot Contessa/Food Network

Second time was most definitely the charm. My cocktail came out looking just like a classic espresso martini.

My second espresso martini came out way better, and had the signature foamy top. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

My second version of the drink was also far more balanced when it came to flavor.

My second drink also tasted far better than the first. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

But what surprised me most about Garten's espresso martini was how strong it is. I was buzzed after a few sips!

Garten's espresso martini got me tipsy way quicker than I expected. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

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