The Soft Pour

A luxe non-alcoholic espresso martini for the woman reclaiming her softness, one sip at a time.

There’s something sacred about a slow pour.

In a world that asks so much of us—our time, our tenderness, our ability to keep going—it can feel like a radical act to stop, to savor, and to sip something that doesn’t demand, but simply delights.

The Soft Pour is more than a drink. It’s an invitation: to soften without shame, to slow down without guilt, and to remember that luxury is not reserved for the unbothered. It belongs to you, even here. Even now.

Created with the modern woman of faith in mind, this non-alcoholic espresso martini blends boldness with beauty. It’s rich, creamy, and grounding—like a whispered prayer at the end of a long day.

Because healing doesn’t always look like stillness. Sometimes it looks like pouring something beautiful into a glass and saying, “This moment is mine.”

The Soft Pour: Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini Recipe

GATHER (serves 1):

• 2 oz freshly brewed espresso (or strong cold brew concentrate)

• 1 oz simple syrup or vanilla syrup

• 1 oz non-alcoholic coffee liqueur alternative

(Or DIY: ½ tsp vanilla extract + ½ tsp espresso extract or molasses)

• ½ oz heavy cream

• Ice

• 3 coffee beans (for garnish)

DESIGN:

1. Brew your espresso and let it cool slightly.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

3. Add espresso, syrup, non-alcoholic liqueur, and cream.

4. Shake well—15 to 20 seconds—until chilled and frothy.

5. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

6. Garnish with three coffee beans and a deep exhale.

For the Woman Who’s Pouring From the Middle of Her Story

This is for the mother, the dreamer, the healer. The one who is still becoming. The one who prays between meetings, who weeps in the car, who chooses joy even when it costs her something.

You are allowed to have moments that are both meaningful and beautiful.

You are allowed to enjoy something smooth, bold, and carefully crafted—even if the world tells you to always be “on.”

You are allowed to pour slowly.

To sip deeply.

To soften fully.

Let The Soft Pour be your permission.

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