Velvety Espresso Cream Martini
A rich and smooth espresso martini combining bold coffee flavor with creamy sweetness, perfect for an after-dinner pick-me-up. This recipe, ready in about 8 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz vanilla syrup
- 0.5 oz heavy cream
- 3 beans for garnish coffee beans
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (hot or cooled), 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz vanilla syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Gently float 0.5 oz heavy cream over the back of a spoon onto the surface to create a layered effect.
- Step 6: Garnish by carefully placing 3 coffee beans in a triangular pattern on the cream.
