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A bold and invigorating cocktail combining rich espresso with smooth vodka and a hint of vanilla for an after-dinner boost. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, freshly brewed espresso (cooled), vanilla 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
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- 0.5 oz vanilla liqueur
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 for garnish coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso, 0.5 oz vanilla liqueur, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold and the mixture is well combined.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled martini glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 coffee beans arranged in a triangle pattern on the surface.
