Vanilla Espresso Martini

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

  • 25ml Vanilla vodka
  • 25ml coffee liqueur
  • Double shot of espresso
  • 5-10ml sugar syrup
  • A tray of ice

Equipment

  • Martini glass
  • Cocktail shaker
  • A hawthorne and fine mesh strainer

Method

  1. Add a few ice cubes to the martini glass and set aside to chill, then fill your ice shaker half full with ice cubes
  2. Add all of the ingredients to the shaker and seal
  3. Shake the cocktail until the outside of the shaker is frosty
  4. Use the hawthorne strainer to strain the cocktail into the other cup of your shaker (or another glass). Discard the ice and shake the cocktail again. Shake hard for about 20 seconds. This is to acheive the white foam.
  5. Discard the ice from the martini glass. The use both the hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to pour your cocktail into the glass. The fine mesh strainer is to strain out any smaller ice fragments.
  6. Once the foam has settled, garnish with 3 coffee beans to symbolise health, wealth, and happiness. Enjoy!