Spiced Coffee Rum Espresso Martini
A bold espresso martini enhanced with spiced rum and a hint of brown sugar syrup for a warm, indulgent finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together spiced rum, fresh espresso, coffee 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 215 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 spiced rum
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 3/4 oz brown sugar syrup
- as needed ice cubes
- 3 for garnish coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz spiced rum, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 3/4 oz brown sugar syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass to remove ice shards and espresso crema.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 coffee beans evenly spaced on the surface for aroma and presentation.






