Coffee-Orange Espresso Martini

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A bold and zesty espresso martini combining freshly brewed espresso with orange liqueur and vodka for a sophisticated after-dinner pick-me-up. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Vodka, Freshly brewed espresso, Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau) 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 180 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 1 oz of fresh espresso and let it cool slightly while preparing the other ingredients.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim and pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh espresso, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frothy.
  4. Step 4: Double strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass to remove ice shards and foam.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 orange twist over the surface by holding it over the glass and twisting to release the citrus oils, then rim the glass with the peel and place it on the edge as garnish.

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