12 Cocktails of Christmas #3

SANTA’S ESPRESSO MARTINI

Ingredients 

• 25 ml Kahlua
• 35ml Vanilla Vodka
• 10ml Homemade Spice Syrup (see recipe below)
• Double Espresso

Method

Shake and strain all ingredients into martini glass. Top with a layer of lightly whipped cream and garnish with Demerara, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Homemade Spice Syrup Recipe

This is made by bringing 50/50 caster sugar and water to a gentle boil with 10 cloves and a cinnamon stick, 1 star anise and a pinch of grated nutmeg per 1 pint. Stir until clear and reduce by 1/4 and then
cool.

This syrup is very versatile and a great way to infuse a quick dash of Christmas-y flavour. It can also be used for baking and glazes as well as drinks.

Posted by: Dave Coffey on: December 15, 2015