Low Fiber Espresso Martini
When you're navigating a low-residue lifestyle, cocktail hour can feel like one of the few places where the rules actually work in your favor. This sleek, shaken drink is built entirely from smooth, low-fiber liquids — espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup — with nothing fibrous or bulky to worry about. The double-straining technique is key here: it removes any fine grounds from the espresso and delivers a silky, foam-topped pour that looks genuinely impressive. Shaking the mixture vigorously over ice creates that signature frothy layer on top, so the presentation is as polished as anything you'd order at a bar. The balance of bold coffee flavor against the clean sweetness of the syrup and the depth of the liqueur makes this feel indulgent without being heavy. Three coffee beans on top are a classic finishing touch — purely decorative, and easy to skip if you'd rather keep things completely smooth. It's the kind of drink that proves a restricted diet doesn't have to mean a restricted social life.
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1 serving
- 1 shot (1 oz) freshly brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- ½ oz simple syrup
For serving
- 3 whole coffee beans, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and cooled espresso.
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