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Nightcap Espresso Martini

Cold espresso and vodka with a properly dry finish.

1 drink5 minutesChilled coupe

01 · What you need

Ingredients

02 · Make it

Method

  1. 01

    Chill the serving glass while you build the drink.

  2. 02

    Add all measured ingredients to a mixing glass filled with fresh ice.

  3. 03

    Stir for 20 seconds until deeply chilled.

  4. 04

    Strain into the prepared glass and garnish.

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