A refined espresso martini with vanilla bean syrup and a light foam cap.
Vanilla bean syrup does more than sweeten here — it rounds off the bitterness of the espresso and coffee liqueur so the drink reads as dessert rather than just a caffeinated cocktail. The foam cap sits on top rather than being shaken in, so the first sip is pure aroma before the drink itself hits.
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces – Vodka
- 1 ounce – Coffee Liqueur
- 1 ounce – Fresh Espresso
- 1/2 ounce – Vanilla Bean Syrup (see sub-recipe)
- 1 ounce – Espresso Foam (see sub-recipe)
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Steps:
- Shake vodka, liqueur, espresso, and vanilla syrup vigorously with ice.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Top gently with Espresso Foam.
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Vanilla Bean Syrup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup – Sugar
- 1 cup – Water
- 1, split and scraped – Vanilla Bean
Steps:
- Simmer sugar and water until dissolved.
- Add vanilla bean and infuse 20 minutes.
- Strain and cool.
Espresso Foam
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup – Fresh Espresso
- 1 tablespoon – Sugar
Steps:
- Froth hot espresso with sugar until foam forms.
- Spoon gently onto the drink.
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