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An espresso martini in a coupe glass on a gold tray
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Tall, Dark, and Handsome Espresso Martini

A beautifully rich Espresso Martini featuring Starbucks Reserve Coffee!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cocktails, Espresso Martini
Servings: 1 martini

Ingredients

  • 2 Oz Starbucks Reserve Coffee brewed double or triple strength
  • 1 Oz Knob Creek Bourbon
  • .5 Oz Brown Sugar Vanilla Syrup recipe below
  • 2 drops Dark Chocolate Bitters

Brown Sugar Vanilla Syrup

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 vanilla bean substitute 1 tsp vanilla bean pasta or pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In an ice filled cocktail shaker, add all ingredients. Shake thoroughly to combine, and strain in to coup glass.
  • For the brown sugar syrup: Combine brown sugar and water in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Allow to simmer, swirling sporadically, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Using a paring knife, slice one side of the vanilla bean (but not all the way through). Add to brown sugar syrup, allowing to steep at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a glass jar or container, keeping in the refrigerator up to one week.