Espresso Martini
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
Ingredients
4 shots espresso
10 ounces vodka
1/4 cup simple syrup, recipe follows
1 tablespoon amaretto
Ice
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
Directions
- Chill 4 martini glasses.
- Combine the espresso, vodka, simple syrup, and amaretto in a martini shaker. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the chilled martini glasses. Serve immediately.
- Simple Syrup:
- In a saucepan combine water and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Yield: 1 cup
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes