Noise-Canceling Espresso Martini
A rich, smooth espresso martini with a clean finish and a hint of vanilla, inspired by noise-canceling headset clarity. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 0.5 oz vanilla syrup
- 3 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 coffee liqueur, 1 oz fresh espresso, and 0.5 oz vanilla syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the liquid is well chilled.
- Step 3: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to achieve a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface.
