Hotel Lobby Espresso Martini
A smooth and invigorating espresso martini combining rich coffee, vanilla vodka, and a touch of chocolate bitters for a sophisticated finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vanilla vodka, freshly brewed espresso, cooled, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1)
- 2 dashes chocolate bitters
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 3 coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of chocolate bitters to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold and a light foam forms.
- Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with 3 coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface.
