Name: Spiced Espresso Martini
Ingredients: 1 cup Turbinado sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 whole star anise; 3 cardamom pods, cracked; 5 whole cloves; 2, 2-inch slices fresh ginger; 1 1/2 ounces vodka; 1 1/2 ounces espresso or cold brew concentrate; 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur; 1/2 ounce spiced simple syrup; Espresso beans for garnish

Ingredients

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Spiced Simple Syrup

1 cup Turbinado sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole star anise
3 cardamom pods, cracked
5 whole cloves
2, 2-inch slices fresh ginger

Spiced Espresso Martini

1 1/2 ounces vodka
1 1/2 ounces espresso or cold brew concentrate
1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
1/2 ounce spiced simple syrup
Espresso beans for garnish

Instructions

For the spiced simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Add spices and continue to simmer for 4-5 minutes to allow spices to infuse. Add sugar and let melt, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Strain out spices and let simple syrup cool in an air tight container. (You can store simple syrup in the fridge for up to a month).
To a shaker, add vodka, espresso or cold brew concentrate, coffee liquor, simple syrup, and a handful of ice. Close and shake vigorously until tumbler become very cold, about 1 minute. Pour martini into a glass and top with a few espresso beans.