Midnight Spritz

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A sparkling espresso cocktail with vodka, coffee liqueur, and prosecco, bright and effervescent with the espresso still front and center.

This cocktail is part of our Date Nite collection, made to be sipped while you cook together.

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INGREDIENT LIST

1 oz vodka
1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled
½ oz coffee liqueur
3 oz prosecco
1 oz club soda
1 barspoon simple syrup, optional, for a slightly sweeter finish
Orange peel, for garnish

COCKTAIL METHOD

Shake the vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur with ice.
Strain into a wine glass filled with ice.
Top with prosecco and club soda.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with an orange peel.

Notes from the Bar

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SWEETNESS LEVEL

We found this cocktail beautifully balanced without additional sweetener, letting the espresso stay the star. If you prefer a slightly sweeter coffee cocktail, add a barspoon of simple syrup before shaking.

FRESH ESPRESSO AT HOME

We use a Breville espresso machine at home now and it makes a noticeable difference. If you are just getting started with espresso at home, a Moka pot is a great entry point and produces a strong, concentrated brew that works beautifully here. → Shop Our Favorite Moka Pot

PROSECCO TIP

A dry prosecco keeps this drink crisp rather than cloying. Look for "brut" on the label rather than "extra dry," which is actually sweeter despite the name.

GARNISH OPTIONS

An orange peel is classic here, but a few coffee beans dropped on top add a nice visual echo of the espresso underneath.

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