Vietnamese Coffee Espresso Martini
A bold and creamy espresso martini with a hint of sweetened condensed milk and Vietnamese coffee richness, creating a luscious evening treat. This Vietnamese 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 230 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 fresh espresso
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz sweetened condensed milk
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 3, for garnish coffee beans
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (hot and freshly pulled), 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 0.5 oz sweetened condensed milk.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and slightly frosty.
- Step 3: Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to ensure a smooth texture.
- Step 4: Garnish by floating 3 coffee beans evenly spaced on the surface of the drink.
