Banker’s Reserve Espresso Martini

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A rich and invigorating espresso martini with a sophisticated edge, combining dark coffee notes with smooth vodka and a hint of chocolate. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Vodka, Freshly brewed espresso, Coffee liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 1.75 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (hot but cooled slightly), 0.75 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is cold and a creamy foam forms on top.
  4. Step 4: Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by carefully placing 3 coffee beans in a neat line on the foam surface.

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