How to Make Espresso Martini

vodka

🥗Healthier: gin

💰Cheaper: grain alcohol

Gin provides a different flavor profile while remaining a spirit.

coffee liqueur

🥗Healthier: homemade coffee syrup

💰Cheaper: instant coffee mixed with sugar

Homemade syrup can reduce sugar and cost.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

Make sugar syrup by boiling water and adding granulated sugar until it dissolves completely.

Pour the sugar syrup into a container and refrigerate until needed.

In a cocktail shaker, add one large measure of vodka.

Add one large measure of coffee liqueur (Kahlua or Tia Maria).

Add sugar syrup to taste, similar to sweetening coffee.

Pour in a measure of espresso (or strong instant coffee if no espresso machine is available).

Shake vigorously until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker, indicating it's cold.

Strain the mixture into a martini glass using a strainer or sieve to create foam on top.

Garnish with three coffee beans.

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