Layered Espresso Cardamom Martini
A bold and aromatic espresso martini with exotic cardamom spice, layered with smooth coffee liqueur and vodka. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Freshly brewed espresso, cooled 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
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Coffee liqueur
- 1 oz Freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 0.5 oz Cardamom syrup
- 3 Coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso, and 0.5 oz cardamom syrup into the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass to achieve a smooth texture.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans evenly on the surface of the cocktail.
