
Rich, bold, and undeniably elegant, this cocktail is the kind of drink that turns a regular evening into an occasion. For anyone navigating oral allergy syndrome, cocktails can be surprisingly tricky — fruit-forward drinks, herbal liqueurs, and garnishes made from raw botanical ingredients are common culprits. This one keeps things beautifully simple: espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup, with no raw fruits, tree pollens, or fresh herbs anywhere in sight. The double-straining technique is what sets a truly great version apart from a mediocre one, creating that signature velvety foam on top that makes the first sip so satisfying. Shaking it hard over ice chills everything down fast and locks in that gorgeous frothy layer before you pour. Three coffee beans on top are a classic finishing touch that looks effortlessly sophisticated without adding any allergen concerns. It's the rare cocktail that's both crowd-pleasing and genuinely worry-free to sip.
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Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and cooled espresso.
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