Desert Night Espresso Martini

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A bold espresso martini with a smooth coffee kick and a subtle chocolate note, inspired by starry desert nights. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, freshly brewed espresso, cooled, coffee liqueur (Kahlúa) 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 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 2 oz vodka, 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and add 2 dashes of chocolate bitters into the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well aerated.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to achieve a smooth surface.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface.

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