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, 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 "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
- 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.





