Marble Artisan Cardamom Espresso Martini
A rich, aromatic espresso martini enhanced with cardamom spice, inspired by intricate marble craftsmanship and artisanal detail. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh 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 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, cooled
- 1/2 oz cardamom syrup
- 3 whole coffee beans
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz cooled fresh espresso, and 1/2 oz cardamom syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish with 3 whole coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the foam surface for a refined look.






