Lebanese Spice Cardamom Coffee Martini
An aromatic coffee martini with cardamom and a touch of sweetness, celebrating the rich flavors of Lebanese cuisine. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, cold brewed coffee, 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 180 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 cold brewed coffee
- 0.75 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz cardamom syrup
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 beans for garnish coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz cold brewed coffee, 0.75 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz cardamom syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosted and cold.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans evenly spaced on the surface.







