Espresso Martini

Ingredients:

  • 25ml vodka
  • 25ml coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
  • 1 shot (25ml) of espresso
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • Ice cubes
  • Coffee beans for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the caster sugar with 50ml of water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.

  2. Chill the martini glasses: Place 2 martini glasses in the refrigerator to chill.

  3. Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, add a handful of ice cubes, vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso shot, and 1 tablespoon of the cooled sugar syrup.

  4. Shake vigorously: Shake the cocktail shaker until the outside feels icy cold.

  5. Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glasses.

  6. Garnish: Optionally, garnish each glass with a few coffee beans for decoration.

  7. Enjoy: Sip and enjoy your delicious Espresso Martini cocktail!

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