Stirred Vodka Espresso Martini
A smooth and robust espresso martini combining chilled vodka with fresh coffee and a hint of sweetness for a late-night pick-me-up. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, freshly brewed 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 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 (cooled) freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (1:1)
- 3 (for garnish) coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the cocktail is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 coffee beans evenly spaced on the surface.
