Cardamom-Spiced Coffee Martini
An invigorating coffee cocktail with warm cardamom spice and smooth vodka, ideal for a sophisticated after-dinner treat. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, cold brew coffee, 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 190 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
- 1.5 oz cold brew coffee
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz cardamom syrup
- 3 (garnish) coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1.5 oz cold brew coffee, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz cardamom syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure smoothness.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans in a triangular pattern on the surface.
