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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Cold brew, coffee syrup, vanilla, ice. The coffee hit without the booze, exactly as it should have always been served at brunch.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Coffee
  • 30 ml Coffee
  • 15 ml Vanilla Syrup
  • 30 ml Milk optional, for creaminess
  • Coffee Beans

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake hard for 20 seconds (this is what gives it the signature foam).
  • Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
  • Float 3 coffee beans on the foam.

Notes

The hard shake is non-negotiable. Without it, you just have iced coffee in a cocktail glass. The foam is the drink.
CourseBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
CuisineBeverage, Cocktail, Drinks
KeywordBeverage Recipe, Cocktail Recipe, Drink Recipe

How to make a Virgin Espresso Martini Mocktail

Cold brew, coffee syrup, vanilla, ice. The coffee hit without the booze, exactly as it should have always been served at brunch.

Ingredients

  • 60ml cold brew coffee
  • 30ml coffee syrup or sweetened espresso
  • 15ml vanilla syrup
  • 30ml oat milk (optional, for creaminess)
  • Garnish 3 coffee beans

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 20 seconds (this is what gives it the signature foam).
  3. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Float 3 coffee beans on the foam.

Three notes worth knowing

The hard shake is non-negotiable. Without it, you just have iced coffee in a cocktail glass. The foam is the drink.

When to drink a Virgin Espresso Martini Mocktail

Any time you want the ritual without the aftermath. Brunch, post-work, Dry January, designated driver, pregnancy, or just not in the mood to drink tonight.