Espresso Martini

Description: A coffee infused vodka cocktail, served ice cold for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Time: 5 mins

Difficulty: Medium

Glass type: Martini glass

Dietary Notes: None

Origin: Italy

• Coffee liqueur - 25ml
• Vodka - 25ml
• Espresso coffee - 25ml
• Ice - 1 handful
• Simple syrup (demerara) - 15ml

1. Mix equal parts caster sugar and boiling water in a pan, stir and bring to the boil.
2. Turn the heat off and let the mixture cool.
3. Add a handful of ice, 1 part vodka, 1 part coffee liqueur, 1 part espresso coffee and a teaspoon of cooled sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker.
4. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.
5. Pour evenly into the chilled glasses and garnish with coffee beans.

• Place glasses in the fridge before preparing the drink.
• When adding all of the ingredients in the shaker, pour the coffee in last to reduce the ice from melting as quickly.
• Replace espresso coffee with cream to create a white russian.