Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini
For the sugar syrup
- 100g golden caster sugar
For the cocktail
- ice
- 100ml Absolut Vodka
- 50ml freshly brewed espresso
coffee
- 50ml Kahlúa
- 4 coffee beans
(optional)
Method
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Step 1
Start by making the sugar syrup. Put the caster sugar in a small pan over a medium heat and pour in 50ml water. Stir, and bring to the boil.
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Step 2
Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put 2 martini glasses in the fridge to chill.
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Step 3
Once the sugar syrup is cold, pour 1 tbsp into a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice, the Absolut Vodka, espresso and Kahlúa. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.
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Step 4
Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.
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Step 5
Strain into the chilled glasses.
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Step 6
Garnish each one with coffee beans if you like.