Layered Espresso and Cinnamon Cream Martini
A decadent layered martini combining rich espresso with cinnamon-spiced cream liqueur, perfect for an after-dinner treat. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, freshly brewed espresso, cooled, cinnamon cream 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 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 freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 1 oz cinnamon cream liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water)
- enough for shaking ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz cooled espresso, and 1/4 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the tin frosts and the espresso is well mixed.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Slowly pour 1 oz cinnamon cream liqueur over the back of a spoon held just above the surface to create a layered effect.
- Step 5: Garnish with a light dusting of ground cinnamon over the cream layer using a fine mesh sieve.









