Spiced Cardamom Cold Brew Martini
A bold coffee cocktail combining smooth cold brew coffee with spiced cardamom vodka and a touch of vanilla syrup. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together cardamom-infused vodka, cold brew coffee, vanilla syrup 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 190 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 cardamom-infused vodka
- 2 oz cold brew coffee
- 3/4 oz vanilla syrup
- 1/2 oz whole milk
- a pinch ground cardamom
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz cardamom-infused vodka, 2 oz cold brew coffee, 3/4 oz vanilla syrup, and 1/2 oz whole milk.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker exterior is frosty and well mixed.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled martini glass to ensure smooth texture without ice shards.
- Step 5: Lightly dust a pinch of ground cardamom over the creamy surface.
- Step 6: Garnish with a single coffee bean floated in the center for aroma.
