West Seattle Spiced Dark Chocolate Espresso Martini

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A bold and indulgent espresso martini with rich dark chocolate and warming spice, inspired by the vibrant West Seattle scene. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso 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 220 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 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 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, and 0.5 oz dark chocolate syrup.
  2. Step 2: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is chilled and frosty.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled martini glass to ensure a smooth texture.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 3 coffee beans carefully placed on the surface in a triangle pattern.

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