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Espresso Martini

Name: Espresso Martini
Cook time: 300 s
Total time: 300 s
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 double shots cold espresso; 70 ml vodka; 40 ml Kahlua coffee liqueur; 15 ml crème de cacao; 30 ml sugar syrup; Ice-cubes; Gold leaf - to garnish

Rich, mellow, cold espresso shot, sets the tone for this classic elegant martini. Perfect for a night of high style and even higher spirits.

5 mins total time

5 mins active time

Easy

Serves 2

Ingredients

Measurements:

2 double shots cold espresso
70 ml vodka
40 ml Kahlua coffee liqueur
15 ml crème de cacao
30 ml sugar syrup
Ice-cubes
Gold leaf
to garnish

Instructions

1Place the cold espresso, vodka, Kahlua, crème de cacao and sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and replace the lid. Vigorously shake until combined.
2Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a martini glass. Garnish with gold leaf to serve.

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