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Grand Cru Espresso Martini

Vodka, fresh espresso and coffee liqueur, rounded by a quarter teaspoon of twelve-month vanilla.

One drink5 min

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz (45 mL) vodka
  • 1 oz (30 mL) freshly brewed espresso, cooled
  • ½ oz (15 mL) coffee liqueur
  • ¼ oz (8 mL) simple syrup, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Vodka Grand Cru
  • Three coffee beans, to garnish

Method

  1. Chill a coupe or martini glass.
  2. Add the vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, simple syrup and Vodka Grand Cru to a shaker. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake very hard for 15 seconds; that is what builds the foam.
  4. Double strain into the chilled glass and float the three coffee beans on top.

A note on the vanilla

The twelve-month vodka vanilla adds body and a long, creamy finish without making the drink sweeter. Vodka Premier Cru works too, a little brighter.