Update Client Espresso Martini

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A bold espresso martini with a tech-inspired twist, featuring rich coffee flavor and a smooth vanilla edge to reboot your evening. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 210 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz vanilla syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frothy.
  3. Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 whole coffee beans arranged in a triangle on the surface.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crema and balanced flavors.

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