Caryophyllene pairingDrink

Cannabis Espresso Martini

Name: Cannabis Espresso Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka (good, not great — the coffee does the work); 1 oz freshly pulled espresso, cooled slightly; 0.75 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Mr. Black); 0.5 oz simple syrup; 1 tsp cannabis-infused coconut oil or canna-butter (~5 mg THC), melted; 3 coffee beans, for garnish; Ice

A bold espresso martini built on caryophyllene logic — dark roast, coffee liqueur, a 5 mg canna-butter wash, and three beans for luck. This is the after-dinner drink that makes dessert unnecessary.

Total

10m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

2 oz vodka (good, not great — the coffee does the work)
1 oz freshly pulled espresso, cooled slightly
0.75 oz coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Mr. Black)
0.5 oz simple syrup
1 tsp cannabis-infused coconut oil or canna-butter (~5 mg THC), melted
3 coffee beans, for garnish
Ice

How to make it

1
Pull a fresh shot of espresso using a dark French or Italian roast. Let it cool for 2 minutes — hot espresso will melt the ice too fast and dilute the drink.
2
In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, and melted cannabis-infused oil.
3
Add a generous handful of ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds — the fat from the infused oil will emulsify into the crema.
4
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
5
Float three coffee beans on the crema. Serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Pair with GSC or Bubba Kush — the caryophyllene pepper matches the dark roast's smoke.
The infused oil emulsifies during shaking, distributing the dose evenly. Don't skip the hard shake.
At 5 mg in a single drink, pace yourself. This is the second martini, not the first.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with 2 oz chilled espresso and double the coffee liqueur with a non-alcoholic substitute.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (1 servings)

5 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Best paired with

Pair with these strains

Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.

Bubba Kush

Indica

Camphene

THC 15–25%CBD 0.1% Verified

CoffeeChocolateEarthy

Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry

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Girl Scout Cookies

Hybrid

Humulene

THC 17–28%CBD 0.1% Verified

SweetEarthySpicy

Euphoric • Relaxing • Hungry

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Wedding Cake

Hybrid

Terpineol

THC 22–30%CBD 0.1% Verified

SweetVanillaCitrus

Relaxing • Euphoric • Happy

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Why this pairing works

Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate

The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.

Read the full Caryophyllene guide