Italian Espresso Cream Martini
A rich and smooth espresso martini enhanced with a creamy Italian twist, perfect for a late-night indulgence. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso 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 220 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 coffee liqueur
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 0.5 oz cream
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 3 whole beans coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, 0.5 oz cream, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the ingredients are well combined.
- Step 4: Empty the coupe glass of ice water and strain the cocktail into it using a fine mesh strainer.
- Step 5: Garnish with 3 whole coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface of the drink.
