Espresso Bean Dream

This luscious cocktail is a delightful blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed espresso, sweetened with a touch of simple syrup. The Espresso Bean Dream is the perfect pick-me-up drink that combines the rich, bold flavors of coffee with the smoothness of vodka, topped with a dusting of espresso or cocoa powder and a garnish of aromatic coffee beans.

Espresso Bean Dream

A luxurious blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed espresso, sweetened with simple syrup, and topped with a dusting of espresso powder and coffee beans.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz. freshly brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • Espresso powder or cocoa powder and coffee beans, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Cover and vigorously shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty and foam forms, about 15 seconds.
  3. Double strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
  4. Cover half of the top of the glass with a paper towel.
  5. Dust the exposed half with espresso or cocoa powder.
  6. Garnish the plain side with coffee beans.