Dirty Snowstorm Espresso Martini

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A bold espresso martini with a twist of chocolate and cream, evoking the contrast of dirty melting snow. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh espresso, hot, 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 230 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 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew a fresh 1 oz shot of espresso and let it cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz cooled espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 2 dashes chocolate bitters.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Step 5: Gently float 0.5 oz heavy cream over the surface by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 3 finely grated dark chocolate shavings on top.

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