Cacao Chili Espresso Martini
A bold and decadent espresso martini with bittersweet cacao and a hint of chili heat for a vibrant, energizing nightcap. This recipe, ready in about 6 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 200 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz dark cacao syrup
- 2 drops chili tincture
- 3 for garnish coffee beans
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes up to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled), 1 oz coffee liqueur, 0.5 oz dark cacao syrup, and 2 drops chili tincture.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold and a rich foam forms.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating 3 coffee beans neatly in a triangle on the foam surface.
