Chai Espresso Martini
This Chai Espresso Martini is cozy, bold and just the right amount of indulgent. Made with espresso, chai spices and a smooth kick of vodka, it’s the perfect cocktail for coffee lovers who want something a little extra.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 971kcal
Ingredients
Chai Syrup
- 2 bags chai tea or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf chai tea
- 1 cup boiling water
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
Chai Espresso Martini
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 1 ounces espresso cooled
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur
- ½ ounce chai syrup
- ice
- 3 whole coffee beans for garnish
- 1 piece star anise for garnish
Instructions
Chai Syrup
- Place tea bags in a measuring cup or bowl. If using loose-leaf tea, place in a disposable tea bag or a tea strainer.
- Pour boiling water directly over top of the tea.
- Let steep for 5 minutes. With a spoon or tongs, lift out the tea bags and squeeze any excess liquid from the tea bags back into the cup. Discard the tea bags.
- While still hot, stir in white sugar and brown sugar until dissolved.
- Let cool completely. Store in a food-safe, airtight container and use within 1 month.
Chai Espresso Martini
- Meanwhile, brew espresso and let cool slightly.
- To a cocktail shaker, filled with ice, add the vodka, cooled espresso, coffee liqueur and chai syrup.
- Shake vigorously. (Shaking well is important to create the foam layer.)
- Pour into a martini glass or coupe glass. If shaken enough, a foamy layer will form on top.
- Garnish with a piece of star anise and 3 coffee beans on top of the crema.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 971kcal | Carbohydrates: 229g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 227g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg
