Espresso-Spiced Martini with Vanilla Bean
A rich and energizing espresso martini with a hint of warm vanilla bean and a touch of spice for depth. 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 210 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
- 1/2 oz vanilla bean syrup
- a light dusting ground nutmeg
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 3 3 coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled), 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz vanilla bean syrup into the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosted and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 5: Lightly dust the surface with ground nutmeg.
- Step 6: Garnish by floating 3 coffee beans in a triangular pattern on the surface.
