3 ingredient timeless staple

My favorite espresso martini is only 3 ingredients. It’s also dairy free, vegan and doesn’t require any sticky simple syrups.

Brewing the espresso.

To eliminate simple simple syrups or liquors I brew the espresso directly over the brown sugar. I used this Breville Espresso Machine but there are other ways to brew delicious espresso at home.

If you have a Nespresso. I’ve tried and loved these Double Espresso Scuro vertuo pods.

If you have a stove top moka pot, or greca, cafetera etc. This is the most cost effective option. Rather then brewing the coffee over the, add brown sugar to the base of the moka pot prior to brewing, a la a cafe cubano.

Shaking & pouring.

The success of this cocktail hinges on how it’s shaken. This why I don’t like to batch espresso martinis. I’ll defer to the experts to explain how to shake a cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 TBSP of dark brown sugar
• 4 TBSP of ground coffee beans
• 1 1/2 ounces of vodka

1. Brew espresso over brown sugar. Once done brewing whisk rapidly to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.

2. Allow espresso to cool, closer to room temperature. Do not shock freeze by placing in the freezer.

3. In shaker add ice, espresso and vodka. Shane vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch.

4. Strain and pour into chilled glass.