Description
A festive Thanksgiving twist on the classic Espresso Martini, featuring warm, spiced flavors perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Espresso, chilled
- 0.75 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Maple Syrup
- 0.25 oz Heavy Cream (optional)
- Pinch of Cinnamon
- Pinch of Nutmeg
- Coffee beans or cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass.
- Combine vodka, chilled espresso, coffee liqueur, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- If using, add heavy cream.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Adjust maple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the heavy cream or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Ensure your espresso is freshly brewed and cooled for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 300-350 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Low to Moderate (depending on cream)
- Saturated Fat: Low to Moderate (depending on cream)
- Unsaturated Fat: Negligible
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low to Moderate (depending on cream)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Espresso Martini, Coffee Cocktail, Holiday Drink, Spiced Cocktail, Maple Syrup Cocktail, Vodka Cocktail