Ginger-Spiced Vodka Espresso Martini
A rich, energizing espresso martini with a warming ginger spice twist perfect for after-dinner sipping. 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
- 0.5 oz Ginger syrup
- as needed Ice cubes
- 3 whole beans Coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled), 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and frothy.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled martini glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface.
- Step 5: Serve immediately to enjoy the rich aroma and warming ginger notes.







