Elevated Rainbow Espresso Martini

• 2 oz good vodka
  
• 1 oz fresh espresso
  
• ¾ oz quality coffee liqueur
  
• ¼ oz vanilla syrup (light touch)
  
• Tiny pinch of sea salt
  
• Ice

Refined “Rainbow” Rim (Cleaner Look)

Instead of full sprinkles:Option A — Half Rim

• Lightly coat half the rim with simple syrup.
  
• Dip only half into fine rainbow sugar (not chunky sprinkles).
  

It keeps it playful but elegant. Option B — Rainbow Dust

• Very light dusting of edible shimmer powder.
  
• No candy texture, just subtle sparkle.
  

Shake Like You Mean It

1. Add everything to shaker.
   
2. Shake hard 15–20 seconds.
   
3. Double strain into chilled coupe.
   

The salt + proper dilution keeps it balanced and cuts sweetness.

Garnish (Minimal but Fun)

• 3-4 coffee beans (always)
  
• OR one tiny rainbow candy on a cocktail pick
  
• OR a thin striped paper straw (remove after photo)
  

Skip the giant lollipop — that’s where it turns novelty.

Flavor Profile

This version tastes:

• Bold espresso forward
  
• Slight vanilla warmth
  
• Balanced sweetness
  
• Clean finish
  

It looks festive. It drinks like a bar cocktail.