Venezuelan Cocoa-Spiced Espresso Martini
An elegant and bold espresso martini with a Venezuelan twist, featuring cocoa nib-infused vodka and warming spices for depth. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, 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 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
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz cocoa nib syrup
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- for garnish three coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled slightly), 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz cocoa nib syrup.
- Step 2: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty and a rich crema forms.
- Step 4: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing three coffee beans in a triangle pattern on the surface of the drink.
