Espresso martini

Method

• step 1

  Start by making the sugar syrup. Put the caster sugar in a small pan over a medium heat and pour in 50ml water. Stir, and bring to the boil.

• step 2

  Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put 2 martini glasses in the fridge to chill.

• step 3

  Once the sugar syrup is cold, pour 1 tbsp into a cocktail shaker along with a handful of ice, the Absolut Vodka, espresso and Kahlúa. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels icy cold.

• step 4

  Strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish each one with coffee beans if you like.

• step 5

  Strain into the chilled glasses.

  

• step 6

  Garnish each one with coffee beans if you like.