Black Friday Maple Espresso Martini
Black Friday is a loose theme for a cocktail, so this maple espresso martini is designed for an evening get-together after the shopping, rather than a drink to take along. It is a darker, autumn-flavored twist on the classic espresso martini.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/4 oz maple syrup
- Ice and 3 coffee beans or a small dusting of cocoa for garnish
How to make it
- Brew the espresso and let it cool for a few minutes. Chill a coupe or martini glass.
- Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and maple syrup to a shaker packed with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Double-strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with coffee beans or a light cocoa dusting.
Coffee liqueurs differ in sweetness; taste a small sample before adding more maple syrup. For a lower-caffeine evening drink, use decaf espresso. Shake each serving just before pouring for the freshest foam. Keep the prepared espresso refrigerated if making several drinks, and avoid leaving dairy-based additions out at room temperature.
Black Friday Maple Espresso Martini
An espresso martini with maple syrup for a Black Friday evening gathering.
Yield: 1 cocktail · Total time: 5 min
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brew espresso, cool for a few minutes, and chill a coupe glass.
- Shake vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and maple syrup vigorously with ice for 15 seconds.
- Double-strain into the chilled glass and garnish.
Notes
Use decaf espresso for a lower-caffeine version.
