Espresso Yourself with an
Espresso Martini
Many people love coffee, and marti-
nis have their devotees as well. Those
who love both can now combine their
passions thanks to this recipe for an
“Espresso Martini” from W. Park Kerr’s
“Viva Vodka: Colorful Cocktails with a
Kick” (Chronicle Books).
Espresso Martini
1 1/2 ounces good-quality vodka or
vanilla vodka, homemade (see below)
or commercial
1/2 ounce espresso or strong coffee
1/2 ounce Kahlua
1/2 ounce crème de cacao
Garnish:
3 espresso beans
In a cocktail shaker, shake the liquid
ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain
into a chilled cocktail glass. Drop in
the espresso beans.
Vanilla Vodka
3 to 4 vanilla beans, broken into small
pieces
1 750-ml. bottle good-quality vodka
Add the vanilla bean pieces to the
bottle of vodka and cap tightly. Let
stand for at least 1 week, shaking gen-
tly every couple of days. Leave the va-
nilla in the bottle to infuse indefinitely
and refrigerate. When ready to use,
slowly strain the vanilla-infused vodka
through a fine-mesh wire strainer into
the jigger or glass.
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