Spiced Chai Espresso Martini
A bold espresso martini with aromatic chai spices and a touch of vanilla, delivering a cozy yet energizing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh espresso, chai 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
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 3/4 oz chai syrup
- 1/2 oz vanilla liqueur
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 3 whole 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 fresh espresso, 3/4 oz chai syrup, and 1/2 oz vanilla liqueur.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans evenly spaced on the surface for aroma and visual appeal.






