Gingerbread Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 ½ oz, divided espresso
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ⅛ tsp lecithin
- 1 ½ oz gingerbread simple syrup
- Gingerbread Simple Syrup Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp molasses
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 orange (peels & juice)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- pinch cloves
- pinch allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Yields: 1 cocktail
In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and lecithin. Whisk until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, 1 oz espresso, and 1 oz gingerbread simple syrup. Shake for 30 seconds, or until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass.
Add the remaining espresso, gingerbread syrup, and 2 tbsp of the soft whipped cream to the shaker. Shake for 10 seconds or until just combined.
Gently pour the foam over the top of the martini. Garnish with 3 coffee beans and mini gingerbread men.
Gingerbread Simple Syrup Directions
Yields: 1 cup
Combine ingredients in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 1 minute.
Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Strain into a clean container and refrigerate until ready to use.
