Edible Glitter Espresso Martini: The Shimmer Goes on the Foam

The Monégasque Table · Nov 1, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Can you put edible glitter in an espresso martini? Yes, on the foam, because the dark drink underneath hides everything else. The espresso martini in this episode is a classic from a recipe site: 2 ounces vodka, 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur, 1 ounce espresso and 1/2 ounce simple syrup, shaken hard with ice and strained into a chilled coupe. In the Sparkle Lab, Margaux explains where the foam comes from: coffee oils trap air during a vigorous shake, fresh espresso makes the thickest layer, and cold brew makes a thinner one. That foam is the only pale surface in the drink, so a light dusting of…