Spiced Apple Espresso Martini

Fall lattes and apple season are coming together to bring you this spiced apple espresso martini. Rich espresso and a double dose of apple flavor come together to deliver one caffeinated cocktail you'll want to sip all through fall.

Course Beverages

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Steeping and Chilling Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings drink

Calories 268kcal

Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

Cocktail shaker
Jigger or small measuring cup

Ingredients

Apple Spice Simple Syrup

1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced with peel
2 cinnamon sticks
½ tablespoon whole cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

Spiced Apple Espresso Martini

Ground cinnamon and white sugar, for garnish, optional
2 ounces freshly brewed espresso
2 ounces apple vodka, can substitute plain vodka
1 ounce apple spice simple syrup, see note
½ ounce Kahlua
Ice
Coffee beans, for garnish, optional
Apple slice, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Apple Spice Simple Syrup

Add the sugar, water, apple slices and spices to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
When the sugar dissolves, let the simple syrup steep. At least 10 minutes is good, but it's even better if you can give it 30 minutes to an hour.
Strain and chill. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Spiced Apple Espresso Martini

On a small shallow plate, pour some extra syrup in the center. On another plate, mix together the ground cinnamon and sugar. Swirl the rim of the martini glass in the syrup and then dip evenly into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. If you don't have extra apple syrup to spare, you can use water or maple syrup. Place in the freezer as you prepare the rest of the drink.
Pour the espresso, apple vodka, apple spice simple syrup and Kahlua into a cocktail shaker. Place the cocktail shaker in the freezer and allow it to chill for five to 10 minutes. Remove the cocktail shaker from the freezer and add a handful of ice. Secure the top and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
If desired, garnish with coffee beans or an apple slice. Enjoy!

Notes

8-serving pitcher: Stir together 2 cups espresso, 2 cups apple vodka, 1 cup apple spice simple syrup and ½ cup Kahlua in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for up to several hours. Stir again, pour 5.5 ounces (slightly less than ¾ cup) per drink into a cocktail shaker and shake as originally directed.

1 ounce of apple simple syrup will give you a more apple-forward martini. If you prefer a more espresso-forward martini with a touch of apple, use ½ ounce.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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