Midnight Tech Espresso Martini
A sleek and bold espresso martini with a tech-inspired edge, balancing rich coffee notes with smooth vodka and a hint of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh espresso, 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 210 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
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz vanilla syrup
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (hot or cooled), 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz vanilla syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and a creamy foam forms on top.
- Step 3: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish with three coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface and serve immediately.









