Smoky Military Espresso Martini

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A robust espresso martini with a smoky twist, paying homage to Cuba’s military resilience through a bold coffee and mezcal blend. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Mezcal, Vodka, 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 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.

Prep: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 1 oz fresh espresso and let it cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz vodka, 3/4 oz coffee liqueur, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and the 1 oz cooled espresso.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the mixture develops a creamy foam.
  4. Step 4: Double-strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with three coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the foam surface.

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